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General Manager

Main Event

Albuquerque, NMFull-time$81–96K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$81–96K/yr
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The General Manager leads operations and strategic initiatives while fostering accountability and a positive culture. The role oversees financial performance, staffing, guest experience, and operational standards across entertainment, food, beverages, equipment, and property. The manager develops action plans to grow revenue and control costs, supports employee relations, and maintains a safe environment for guests and staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operations Management, nice to haveFinancial Goal Management, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveFinancial Reporting, nice to haveBudgeting, nice to haveForecasting, nice to haveCost Control, nice to haveInventory Management, nice to haveProfitability Analysis, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveIssue Resolution, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveHealth and Safety Regulations, nice to haveLabor Laws, nice to haveCost of Goods Sold Management, requiredLabor Cost Management, requiredBusiness Acumen, requiredGuest Experience, requiredWorking Weekends, Nights, and Holidays, requiredWorking in a Fast-Paced Environment, requiredWalking Five Miles Per Shift, nice to haveWorking 50-Hour Weeks, nice to have

Qualifications

21+ Years of Age, required5+ Years Restaurant/Hospitality Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Description:

THE GENERAL MANAGER: inspires and fosters accountability to drive success in the role while upholding our Culture of FUN! They provide strong leadership, supervision, and guidance on strategic initiatives and operational standards to enhance business outcomes.

What we are looking for!

  • Proven track record of successfully managing operations and meeting financial goals
  • Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team, fostering a positive work environment
  • Solid understanding of financial reports, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Experience with cost control, inventory management, and profitability analysis
  • Exceptional skills in delivering high-quality customer service and resolving issues effectively
  • You can handle 100K days while walking five miles a shift & working an average of 50-hour work weeks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, customers, and vendors
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations, as well as labor laws related to the restaurant industry

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?

  • Promotes positive employee 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

  • Oversee all operational aspects, including entertainment, food, beverages, equipment, and property, to support the achievement of financial objectives and company initiatives

  • Assures 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: 81299- 95646

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,995 open General Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$81–96K/yr
  • US median$64–75K/yr1,468 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $88K, is 26% above the US median midpoint ($70K) — in the middle half of General Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 11 open General Manager jobs in New Mexico and 4,995 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four General Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 2,001 postings).
Education
148 of the 4,995 open General Manager jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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