Executive Assistant to COO

**Job Description:** Dave & Buster’s is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and polished Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer. This role is a key partner to the COO and plays an important part in helping the Operations organization run effectively across a large, multi-unit business. The Executive Assistant will manage a complex calendar, coordinate extensive travel and field visits, prepare executive materials, support key leadership meetings, and ensure priorities, commitments, and follow-up remain on track. The ideal candidate is highly resourceful, exercises excellent judgment, anticipates needs before being asked, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. This individual must be comfortable working closely with senior executives, field leaders, business partners, and teams across the organization. What You’ll Do -------------- * Strategically manage the COO’s complex calendar, ensuring time is aligned to the highest-priority business needs. * Coordinate executive meetings, operating reviews, field visits, leadership meetings, one-on-ones, vendor meetings, and other key business engagements. * Manage complex domestic travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, detailed itineraries, and last-minute changes. * Coordinate store and market visits to help maximize the COO’s time in the field. * Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, reports, spreadsheets, and other executive-level documents. * Support preparation for Executive Leadership Team meetings, business reviews, Board-related discussions, and other high-profile meetings as needed. * Track key action items, decisions, commitments, and deadlines to help ensure follow-through across the Operations organization. * Serve as a trusted point of contact for senior executives, field leadership, vendors, and external partners. * Anticipate scheduling conflicts, travel disruptions, and competing priorities and proactively resolve issues. * Coordinate leadership events, meetings, conferences, and other special programs. * Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. * Support special projects and ad hoc business needs on behalf of the COO. What We’re Looking For ---------------------- * 5–7+ years of experience supporting a senior executive, preferably at the C-suite level. * Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail. * Proven ability to manage a high-volume, complex executive calendar. * Strong experience coordinating executive travel and multi-market itineraries. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and Office 365. * Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions independently within appropriate parameters. * Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities with urgency and composure. * Confidence interacting with executives, senior leaders, field teams, and external partners. * High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. * A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong follow-through. Preferred Experience -------------------- * Previous experience supporting a COO, President, CEO, or other senior operating executive. * Experience in a large, multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, entertainment, retail, or consumer-facing organization. * Experience working with field-based leadership teams across multiple markets. * Experience supporting executive leadership meetings, operating reviews, or Board-related materials. * Experience coordinating complex travel schedules involving multiple cities or markets. You’ll Thrive in This Role If You --------------------------------- * Stay two steps ahead and anticipate what the COO will need next. * Understand how to prioritize based on business impact and urgency. * Are comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-energy environment. * Remain calm and solution-focused when schedules or priorities change. * Take ownership and drive follow-through without needing constant direction. * Build strong relationships across functions and levels of the organization. * Sweat the details while still understanding the broader business context. * Enjoy supporting an executive who spends significant time both in the field and with senior leadership. * Take pride in helping the COO and Operations organization operate more effectively. **WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?:** Dave & Buster’s / Main Event is an imaginative and dynamic company dedicated to creating innovative entertainment experiences that bring joy, laughter, and excitement to people of all ages. Our mission is to foster a culture of fun and creativity, and we take pride in our commitment to delivering memorable and unique entertainment solutions. * Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event. * Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure. * 11 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year. * Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits  * Part Time/Full Time benefits available * Sub Benefits: * Livongo, SurgeryPlus, and Telehealth benefits * 401k with company match following 6 months of employment. * Buster’s Legacy Fund (Support Team Members during difficult Times) * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings. * Work out facility on-site. * Employee Power Card | **Free Video Games.** **We work hard, play hard and have FUN!** **Salary Range:** 80640 \- 107520 We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.