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THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

Restaurant & Operations Manager

Scranton, PA · On-site

$54K - $67K/yr

$5,000 Sign on Bonus THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

Restaurant & Operations Manager

Mcdonough, GA · On-site

$50K - $62K/yr

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

Restaurant & Operations Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $74K/yr

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

Restaurant and Operations Manager

Madison, WI · On-site

$55K - $68K/yr

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

Restaurant and Operations Manager

Mobile, AL · On-site

$54K - $67K/yr

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

Restaurant & Operations Manager

Pelham, NY · On-site

$56K - $69K/yr

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

Restaurant & Operations Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $74K/yr

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER : provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on ... Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster's and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth ...

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Dave & Buster's Jobs Information

Do workers at Dave & Buster's get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Does Dave & Buster's pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At Dave & Buster's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
43% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Dave & Buster's?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
58% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Dave & Buster's?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
36% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Dave & Buster's affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
81% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Dave & Buster's?

Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 75% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Dave & Buster's worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
53% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Dave & Buster's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Dave & Buster's workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
39% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Dave & Buster's?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
37% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Dave & Buster's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
67% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Dave & Buster's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Dave & Buster's?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
34% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a Dave & Buster's job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
76% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Dave & Buster's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Dave & Buster's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Dave & Buster's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
42% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Dave & Buster's?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Dave & Buster's enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
80% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Dave & Buster's recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
51% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Dave & Buster's?

Most people got enough training when they started.
72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Dave & Buster's?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Dave & Buster's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
74% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Dave & Buster's is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Dave Busters?
Infographic showing various Operations job openings at Dave Busters in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Full Time, and 91% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Dave & Buster's

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Dave & Buster's rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 251 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 87 rated restaurants


Job description

Job Description:

THE RESTAURANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER: provides overall leadership, supervision, and direction on strategic initiatives and operating standards to positively impact business results and exceed the guest experience.

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 like immediate gratification! Nothing better than making someone's experience better or inspiring your team to play at a higher level
  • 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
  • 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

What will you be doing daily?

  • 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


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

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About Dave & Buster's

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Dave & Buster's, based in Coppell, Texas, US, is a nationally renowned entity in the hospitality and events industry with a primary focus on providing a unique entertainment and dining experience. The company's official website is daveandbusters.com. They offer a wide array of products and services ranging from video arcade games and billiard tables to an extensive food and beverage menu. Founded in the 1980s, by David Corriveau and James "Buster" Corley, Dave & Buster's initially started as two separate establishments, a bar and an arcade, that eventually merged into one fun-filled entity

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Coppell, TX, US

Year founded

1982