Dave & Buster's Restaurant Chain to Hire 200+ for New Manchester Location

The Dave & Buster’s restaurant/bar chain is looking for more than 200 employees to staff the restaurant it’s opening in the Shoppes at Buckland Hills mall in Manchester.

Job interviews will start Aug. 20 and the store is expected to open Sept. 22.

Here’s most of the Dave & Buster’s news release (some self-congratulatory phrasing has been omitted):

Connecticut’s first Dave & Buster’s, [...] [a] place for fun, food, drinks and games, will employ a staff of more than 200 hourly workers before opening its 26,400-square-foot location in Manchester on Sept. 22, 2014.

Dave & Buster’s will begin interviewing candidates on Aug. 20 for its new Manchester store located at the Shoppes at Buckland Hills. The company seeks servers, service support, hosts, bartenders, cooks, game technicians and promotions team members.

Dave & Buster’s offers eligible employees [...] [a] benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more. As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s is dedicated to its policy of non-discrimination in all aspects of employment and complies with all federal, state and local employment laws. Qualified candidates are encouraged to visit www.daveandbusters.com/careers to apply online.

“We’re looking forward to bringing the Dave & Buster’s experience to Connecticut,” said Karl Zarse, general manager of the Dave & Buster’s Manchester location.

“[W]e look forward to providing the community with a great place to work, play, and dine. Plus, with the new addition of D&B Sports, Dave & Buster’s will be [a] destination to catch any sporting event with ‘better than the stadium’ viewing!”

Dave & Buster’s will offer Manchester residents and visitors [...] entertainment, food and drink. The restaurant’s [...] menu [...] goes beyond traditional American fare with items such as the Mountain O’ Nachos, Pretzel Dogs, Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin Medallions, the South Philly Burger and the Lawnmower Salad. [...]

With massive high-definition televisions throughout the venue, there is a spot for everyone to sit back and watch their favorite sports team.

Dave & Buster’s guests can also play 140 [...] new games, including the all new Transformers Human Alliance, Batman and Mach Storm. Guests can also take the tickets they have won to the Winner’s Circle and shop for a variety of prizes, including Apple products, Xbox games, sports memorabilia, t-shirts, stuffed animals and even electric guitars.

Starting Monday, Sept. 22, the restaurant, game, sports watching and special events areas will be open seven days a week to the public. Operating hours are Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Individuals interested in private events, corporate functions, or holiday parties can book party packages for groups from 20 to 1,000 people. Contact Brandon Kurtich at Brandon_Kurtich@daveandbusters.com to pre-book today.

About Dave & Buster’s

Dave & Buster’s, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operates 68 large-venue, high-volume restaurant/entertainment complexes throughout North America.

The [...] environment of the Dave & Buster’s complexes provide [a] setting for corporate and group events. Each Dave & Buster’s offers [...] [a] selection of high-quality food and beverage items, the latest games and attractions, and big screen, high-definition televisions for sports viewing. Guests can play state-of-the-art simulators and games of skill they can’t play anywhere else. Please visit www.daveandbusters.com for more information.