Senior Restaurant & Operations Manager

Brooklyn Gateway, NYFull-time$75k–$89kPosted Jul 6, 2026

Job Description:

$5,000 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

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