Dave & Busters
Direct Workday career site

Senior Restaurant & Operations Manager

Pay
$75,000 – $89,000 per year
Location
Natick, MA
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

$7,500 Sign on Bonus

Compensation is from $75,000 USD to $89,000 USD per year

THE SENIOR MANAGER: provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results for selected front-of-house or back-of-house areas under the guidance of the General Manager.

What we are looking for!

  • You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted restaurant/entertainment scene
  • You can communicate with the team members and guests in a way that inspires FUN!
  • You thrive on instant satisfaction! There's nothing better than improving someone's experience or encouraging your team to elevate their performance
  • You have never met a goal you can't beat
  • You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift & working an average of 50-hour work weeks
  • The ability to oversee all aspects of the business - from the most minor details to the big picture

Requirements

  • 21+ years of age
  • 5+ years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience
  • Proficient in managing the cost of goods sold and labor
  • Strong business acumen
  • Ability to lead a team to create a memorable guest experience
  • The ability to work weekends, nights and holidays
  • Not afraid to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with distracting conditions

What will you be doing daily?

  • Promote positive team member relations, including effective delegation of managerial duties and fostering high staff morale
  • Analyze financial reports and develop action plans to grow revenue and control costs in order to meet or exceed annual budgets
  • Ensure the execution of staff training programs
  • Ensure staffing levels and management coverage are appropriate to meet the needs of the business and maximize the customer experience
  • Deliver an unparalleled guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks, and games
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for all guests and staff
  • Continuously improves operational execution through attention to detail and adherence to operating standards and procedures

PERKS!

  • Competitive salary
  • Quarterly bonus program
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)
  • 401K matching plan
  • FREE food
  • FREE gameplay
  • Large leadership team = multiple managers per shift
  • FUN work environment
  • Grow your career!
  • Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Range

72521 - 85319

Read the original posting

From Dave & Busters's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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