Dave & Buster’s sets opening date, now hiring for Lehigh Valley Mall
A highly anticipated entertainment complex has set an opening date in Whitehall Township.
Dave & Buster’s — billed as “the ultimate destination to eat, drink, play and watch” — is planning to open its first Lehigh Valley location (with new health and safety precautions in place) Oct. 26 at Lehigh Valley Mall, according to a news release.
The 30,000-square-foot complex, on the outparcel along MacArthur Road that formerly hosted a Friendly’s, Wendy’s and office tenants, will feature an arcade with hundreds of games and a “state-of-the-art D&B sports bar” with dozens of highdefinition televisions, according to the release.
For this location, the company is looking to hire 120 people for front- and back-of-house positions, including managers, servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks and game technicians.
Applications are being accepted at daveandbusters.com/ careers.
Dave & Buster’s plans to implement the following safety measures at the hiring site:
■ Social distancing during all interviews
■ Pens, computers and desks will be sanitized between applicants
■ Dave & Buster’s managers and applicants’ temperatures will be taken upon entry
■ Masks will be required for all employees and applicants.
“We are thankful that Dave & Buster’s is able to provide an opportunity to those looking for work at this time,” Jeff Hartwyk, the Lehigh Valley location’s general manager, said in the release. “We are looking for team players that are motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We are looking forward to meeting individuals that can be part of our Dave & Buster’s family, and we can’t wait to bring good, clean fun to the Lehigh Valley community.”
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc., headquartered in Dallas, operates more than 120 restaurant/entertainment complexes throughout North America, including a few locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery County.
According to the chain’s website, safety protocols prompted by the coronavirus pandemic include:
■ Masks are required for all guests, and gloves are available upon request
■ Dedicated staff to sanitize tables and games regularly
■ Strict adherence to all local guidelines for health and safety ■ Self-serve hand sanitizer stations available
■ Team members wearing masks and gloves
■ Team member health and temperature checks before shifts
■ Tables at least 6 feet apart for social distancing
■ Suspended use of some games ■ One-time use, disposable menus
For more information, go to www.daveandbusters.com.