Question 1

Is Dave & Buster's a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Dave & Buster's has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 2,753 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 46% of employees would recommend working at Dave & Buster's to a friend and 30% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Dave & Buster's have been left by employees working as Assistant General Manager, Manager and Senior Manager.

Question 2

Does Dave & Buster's pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dave & Buster's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dave & Buster's. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Dave & Buster's?

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46% of Dave & Buster's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Dave & Buster's 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Dave & Buster's?

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Server (324), Server/Waiter (160), Bartender (136), Game Technician (83), Winners Circle Staff (66), Front Desk (54), Area Operations Manager (53), Server/Bartender (52), Line Cook (46), Manager (41), Front Desk Receptionist (40), Hostess (32), Support Technician (29), Front Desk/Host (27), Server/Waitress (26)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Dave & Buster's according to real employee reviews?

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"money and people you work with are good" ((in 164 reviews)); "Pay and discounts are good" ((in 115 reviews)); "Great people and systems in place to help you succeed." ((in 108 reviews)); "Great coworkers to meet and talk to" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great staff to be around" ((in 60 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Dave & Buster's according to real employee reviews?

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"They would rather hire unexperienced people and promote unexperienced personal to minimize pay... resulting in poor management." ((in 278 reviews)); "Long hours and some days can be stressful but it's rewarding most of the time." ((in 172 reviews)); "Managers do not now how to make the specialty drinks on the menu or even basic bar tending recipes." ((in 148 reviews)); "long hours so always tired" ((in 34 reviews)); "some managers show major favoritism" ((in 32 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Dave & Buster's layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Dave & Buster's layoffs and their outlook for job security at Dave & Buster's in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Dave & Buster's locations?

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Dallas, New York, Houston, Milpitas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Coppell, Chicago, San Antonio, Ontario, Denver, Atlanta, Tempe, Irvine, Orange, Nashville, San Diego, Orlando, Austin, Woburn, Columbus, Daly City, Springfield, Phoenix, Arlington, Frisco, Honolulu, Miami, Virginia Beach, Saint Louis

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