Full-Time

Restaurant & Operations Manager

Posted on 5/10/2025

Dave & Busters

Dave & Busters

10,001+ employees

Entertainment venues with arcade games and dining

Compensation Overview

$53k - $62k/yr

+ Quarterly Bonus

Junior, Mid

Dunmore, PA, USA

Category
Generalist Operations
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 21+ years of age
  • 2+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience
  • Proficient in managing the cost of goods sold and labor
  • Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
  • True leadership capabilities
  • The ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays
  • Not afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions
Responsibilities
  • Developing and leading hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
  • Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions
  • Interacting with guest service-focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training, and contentious professional development
  • Living our core values along with leading others to do so while collaborating with the management team to achieve high-quality and timely results

Dave & Buster's operates entertainment venues that combine arcade games, sports viewing, and dining. Customers can enjoy a variety of arcade games while also watching sports in designated areas. The venues offer a full-service bar and restaurant, catering to families, young adults, and corporate groups. Revenue comes from game play, food and beverage sales, and hosting events like corporate parties and social gatherings. What sets Dave & Buster's apart from competitors is its focus on providing a comprehensive entertainment experience in one location, making it a popular choice for those looking for a fun outing.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Opening new locations in Killeen and Ala Moana expands market reach.
  • Promotion of Cory Hatton may enhance financial management and strategic growth.
  • Integration of VR experiences could attract tech-savvy customers and provide a competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • Main Event's pricing strategy may attract budget-conscious families away from Dave & Buster's.
  • Overexpansion risks could dilute brand experience and strain operational resources.
  • Significant investment in new attractions may impact financial stability if customer interest wanes.

What makes Dave & Busters unique

  • Dave & Buster's combines arcade games, dining, and sports viewing in one venue.
  • The company offers exclusive games like the 'Human Crane' and 'The Arena'.
  • Dave & Buster's hosts corporate events, enhancing its appeal to diverse clientele.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

KDH News
May 5th, 2025
Dave & Buster's opens on Monday

Dave & Buster's is set to open its first location in the Killeen area on Monday.

Aloha State Daily
Apr 9th, 2025
What you're dying to know about Dave & Buster's Honolulu at Ala Moana Center

Get ready to get your game on - Dave & Buster's Honolulu is opening its new location at Ala Moana Center on Monday, April 14.

KHON2
Mar 14th, 2025
Dave & Buster's now hiring for new Ala Moana location

ALA MOANA, Hawaii (KHON2) - With their new Ala Moana location set to open soon, Dave & Buster's is looking to fill more than 80 positions in their hiring fair.

License Global
Mar 13th, 2025
Dave & Buster's Unveils UFC Challenge Game

Dave & Buster's unveils UFC Challenge Game.

PR Newswire
Mar 10th, 2025
Main Event Unveils Epic "All You Can Play" Deal For Spring Break

Enjoy Bowling, Laser Tag, Arcade Games, and More at One Low PriceCOPPELL, Texas, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring Break is right around the corner, and parents everywhere are looking for engaging, budget-friendly activities that cater to the whole family. This year, Main Event – the ultimate destination for fun-filled entertainment experiences – is making it easier than ever for parents to say "yes" to fun with an exclusive limited-time "All You Can Play" deal for $14.99 per person*, plus a complimentary $10 Fun Card. Perfect for a "Yes Day" adventure, this deal is like playing for just $4.99 per person!

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