Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in the family dining and entertainment industry. The company proudly operates the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade brands. Known for creating joyful and lasting memories through fun, food, and play, Chuck E. Cheese alone celebrates over half a million birthdays annually. The brand emphasizes a safe and enjoyable environment through programs like Kid Check and supports the community by donating millions to schools and nonprofits. In addition to its focus on family fun, Chuck E. Cheese was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2025, showcasing its commitment to innovation and employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza complements CEC’s portfolio by offering a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food and entertainment designed to foster family and community connections. Together, these brands operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, demonstrating a vast reach and a dedication to bringing families together through engaging play and dining experiences.

As an Assistant Manager at CEC Entertainment, you will play a pivotal leadership role within this dynamic and fast-paced environment. Your primary mission is to ensure that every guest leaves happy by helping to lead a dedicated team that upholds the highest standards of food quality, guest service, cleanliness, and safety. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals motivated to develop their management skills in the family entertainment sector. With a competitive hourly wage ranging from $14.40 to $17.10, alongside commission opportunities for sales in memberships and fun passes, this role offers both financial rewards and professional growth. Assistant Managers make daily operational decisions involving staff scheduling, time management, and compliance with service standards. You will be responsible for building sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating your team to meet company objectives and guest expectations.

An important aspect of the role is taking ownership of an "Area of Impact" (AOI) within one of four key operational areas: Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, or Gameroom. Each area requires attention to detail, operational oversight, and teamwork to ensure success. For instance, in the Kitchen AOI, you will manage food safety, product ordering, and oversee the preparation of menu items, including making pizza dough from scratch. The Sales AOI involves managing cashiers, the salad bar, and gift shop, monitoring inventory, ordering, and driving upselling initiatives. Showroom management centers on leading birthday party execution and maximizing party bookings to ensure guest satisfaction. The Gameroom AOI involves partnering with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment with minimal downtime, analyzing game data, and keeping the play areas clean and guest-ready.

CEC Entertainment values leadership qualities such as coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics and integrity, and time and priority management. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued and respected. The physical demands of the job include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, walking, and squatting during scheduled shifts. The work environment can include exposure to flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and extreme temperature conditions.

At CEC Entertainment, employee safety, health, and well-being are of utmost importance. The company upholds rigorous health and sanitation standards designed to exceed local requirements. As a company, CEC Entertainment offers numerous benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) retirement savings plan for eligible employees. They also provide robust job training and opportunities for career advancement, making it an excellent choice for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the family entertainment and dining industry. The commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development makes CEC Entertainment a unique workplace dedicated to growth, fun, and meaningful work.