Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic brands Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment is dedicated to providing a joyful, safe, and fun environment for families to gather and make lasting memories. Chuck E. Cheese alone celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, offering a unique blend of food, play, and entertainment that has become synonymous with family-friendly fun. The company is deeply committed to safety, innovation, and community support, evidenced by programs like Kid Check and a donation of more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, CEC Entertainment was honored with the “Best in STEM” award and named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, recognizing its leadership in both employee well-being and industry innovation.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment is an exciting leadership opportunity ideal for someone looking to advance their management career within a beloved family entertainment company. This role is high-energy and rewarding, offering competitive hourly compensation ranging from $13.30 to $18.29, along with commission incentives based on memberships and Fun Pass sales. Assistant Managers play a pivotal role in ensuring every guest leaves happy by managing daily operations, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding quality and guest service standards. They are entrusted with building sales, maximizing profits, and developing a motivated team that meets and exceeds expectations through effective training and coaching.

Assistant Managers are responsible for leading their team to deliver outstanding guest service in a safe and clean environment. They also handle critical business functions such as cost control, inventory, financial oversight, and labor management. A unique aspect of this role is owning an Area of Impact (AOI)—such as the kitchen, sales, showroom, or gameroom—with expectations to rotate through each AOI over time. For example, managing the kitchen involves overseeing food safety, scheduling, and pizza preparation; while sales oversight includes managing cashiers, the salad bar, and merchandise. The showroom role focuses on planning and executing birthday parties and optimizing bookings, and gameroom management partners with the Technical Manager to maintain equipment and analyze game data.

CEC Entertainment highly values strong leadership skills like coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and time management. The role requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of management experience in food service or a related role. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, bend, kneel, and work in environments with various sensory stimuli such as flashing lights and loud noise.

CEC Entertainment fosters an inclusive culture committed to diversity and equal opportunity. The company does not discriminate based on race, genetics, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other protected status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan, alongside robust job training and career advancement opportunities. This role offers a unique chance to be part of a fun-focused company that values people, innovation, and community impact.