Dave & Buster's Brings More Than 260 Jobs To Vernon Hills

Hiring begins today at the new sports, games and entertainment destination

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Feb 25, 2014, 11:03 ET

VERNON HILLS, Ill., Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave & Buster's is opening its fourth Chicagoland location on Wednesday, March 26, bringing the ultimate combination of sports, fun, food, drinks and games to Vernon Hills. In anticipation of the opening of Vernon Hills' newest sports and entertainment destination, the 42,000 square-foot location has started the hiring process to fill 265 positions for front and back of house, including bartenders, servers, cooks and host staff.

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Hiring begins today. For more information or to apply, please visit www.daveandbusters.com/careers.

The Vernon Hills restaurant, located in Westfield Hawthorn Mall's upper level near Sears, will be the 68^thNorth American venue and 4^th Chicagoland location for Dave & Buster's, which is adding seven to eight new locations in 2014.

"We are extremely excited to bring our brand of food, fun and games to the northwest Chicago suburbs," said Phil Shabat, general manager of the Vernon Hills restaurant. "Dave & Buster's is the only place to eat, drink, play and watch sports under one roof."

Beginning Wednesday, March 26, the restaurant, game and special event areas will be open seven days a week: Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Dave & Buster's chef-crafted gourmet menu combines traditional American fare with fun and flavor in crowd pleasing favorites such as burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and more. Popular items include the Bistro Steak & Shrimp with Lobster Alfredo, The South Philly Burger, Lawnmower Salad and Pretzel Dogs. Signature cocktails like the Original Snow Cone, CoronaRita, and the Perfect Patron Margarita are the ideal teammate to a game winning meal. Large high-definition television screens complete the ultimate setting for watching everyone's favorite sporting events and professional games all season long.

Dave & Buster's guests can also partake in friendly competition with popular new games, including Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix Deluxe, Simpsons Soccer and Snow Down. Take the tickets 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.

Individuals interested in private parties, birthday parties and corporate functions can reserve party packages for groups from 20 to 1,000 people. Contact Amy Lawhorn, special events manager at [email protected].

About Dave & Buster's
Dave & Buster's, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operates 67 large-venue, high-volume restaurant/entertainment complexes throughout North America. The exciting environment of the Dave & Buster's complex also provides the perfect setting for corporate and group events. Each Dave & Buster's offers an impressive selection of high-quality food and beverage items, combined with the latest games and attractions. Guests can play state-of-the-art simulators and games of skill they can't play anywhere else. For more information, visit www.daveandbusters.com.

SOURCE Dave & Buster's