Full-Time

Citywalk AGM

Food Operations

Updated on 8/24/2026

DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces animated films and TV series

Compensation Overview

$80k - $95k/yr

North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

On-site full-time at NBCUniversal designated worksite in Universal City, California.

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Financial analysis
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of management experience in high for quality chain or independent restaurant group.
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and POS systems.
  • Ability to work rotating schedules, holidays, weekends and nights.
Responsibilities
  • Direct, manage and successfully open and operate a high volume branded concept on CityWalk.
  • Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, team member retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Drive operating profit goals and sales.
  • Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
  • Consistently achieve operational excellence.
  • Develop and retain exceptional talent.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor and employment.
  • Partner with Human Resources to train and develop restaurant leaders at every level.
  • Maintain or exceed weekly budgeted variable operation profit by controlling cost of goods & variable labor.
  • Communicate restaurant results to General Manager with recommendations for improvement.
  • Ensure high Team Member and Guest Engagement.
  • Promote company's mission and values.
  • Ensure company policy and brand standards are followed.
  • Prepare and present hourly team member reviews.
  • Complete all tasks assigned by General Manager on time.
  • Lead and support management team in training and coaching their staff for “Best in Class” service standards.
  • Analyze financial reports to quickly identify and address trends and issues in area performance, including cost of goods, variable labor and profitability.
  • Exceed annual operating profit targets.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proven track record and experience in the development and implementation of strong training programs and tools developed to reduce employee attrition and create internal culture of development for staff.
  • Excellent management skills in leading a diverse team and working under tight and fast track deadlines.
  • Strong P&L experience, command of budgeting and costs controls.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate across all lines of business, and with all levels of management.
  • Strong organizational, planning, delegation, mentoring and coaching skills.
  • A strong passion for delivering the highest quality of guest service.

DreamWorks Animation produces animated films and television shows for family and children audiences, creating stories and characters that appeal to multiple generations. Its products are brought to life through a full animation pipeline, including in-house technology like the Moonray rendering platform, and a studio ecosystem that supports development from concept to release. Work combines artistry and engineering to deliver feature films, TV series, and related experiences, with revenue coming from box office, licensing, merchandise, and partnerships with streaming services. The company differentiates itself with its proprietary animation technology, a large creative talent pool at its Glendale campus, and a track record of popular franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, along with award-winning storytelling. Its goal is to produce high-quality, engaging animated content and advance animation technology while expanding its franchises across theaters, TV, and digital platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • The Bad Guys 2 grossed $240 million worldwide after August 1, 2025.
  • Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie began streaming exclusively on Peacock January 23, 2026.
  • Forgotten Island opens September 25, 2026, extending DreamWorks' theatrical pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Shrek 5 slipped from July 2026 to June 30, 2027, delaying a franchise tentpole.
  • DreamWorks cut Glendale staff through natural attrition and third-party outsourcing in 2024-2025.
  • Universal now owns DreamWorks; another flop pushes more production offshore permanently.

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Wild Robot give DreamWorks durable multigenerational IP.
  • NBCUniversal integrates theaters, Peacock, consumer products, and theme parks around DreamWorks franchises.
  • The Wild Robot took 11 Annie Awards in 2025, proving premium creative credibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-12%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-12%
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