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Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.40 - $20.45
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Job training and career growth opportunities

Job Description

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade brands, bringing joy to families and communities with quality food, engaging entertainment, and memorable experiences. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment has established itself as a trusted and beloved name in family entertainment. They celebrate over half a million birthdays annually and are dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play.

CEC Entertainment is committed to safety and inclusivity, with programs like Kid Check® and a strong emphasis on community support, donating more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. Chuck E. Cheese has been recognized for its innovation and workplace excellence, receiving accolades such as the "Best in STEM" award and being named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces. The company fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, embracing a workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the guests they serve.

The Assistant Manager role at Chuck E. Cheese is a key leadership position designed for energetic, motivated individuals ready to advance their management career in the family entertainment industry. This role offers competitive compensation, with hourly wages ranging from $18.40 to $20.45 and commission opportunities based on membership and Fun Pass sales. The position is high-energy and high-reward, requiring the Assistant Manager to lead a team dedicated to ensuring every guest leaves happy, maintaining high standards of guest service, safety, and cleanliness.

Assistant Managers at Chuck E. Cheese take part in various operational aspects, including staff scheduling, decision-making, coaching, sales growth, cost control, and overseeing specific areas of impact such as the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. This role demands strong leadership skills, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, and integrity. The work involves hands-on management responsibilities such as managing food safety protocols, inventory, financials, labor management, and party execution planning.

CEC Entertainment offers its employees a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. The company is also committed to providing job training and career growth opportunities, promoting a supportive environment where employees can thrive and advance. Chuck E. Cheese operates on a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" model, ensuring timely payment and enhancing employee satisfaction.

Embracing diversity and equal opportunity, CEC Entertainment ensures a fair and inclusive hiring process without discrimination on any protected grounds. The company’s mission to deliver fun and memorable experiences extends internally as it nurtures a positive and supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to work 40 hours a week
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 21 years old or meet local legal age requirements with RVP approval
  • Minimum of one year managing people or six months experience as an Opening Coordinator
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk, and squat during shifts
  • Ability to work in an environment with flashing lights, loud noise, and varying temperature conditions

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum one year of management experience preferably in food service or six months as an Opening Coordinator
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Demonstrated composure and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to ethics and integrity
  • Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
  • Experience with cost control, inventory, and financial management

Job Duties

  • Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards
  • Build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating the team
  • Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and well-run environment
  • Understand and manage cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management
  • Take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) and complete rotations in Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom
  • Manage kitchen operations including food safety, ordering, scheduling, and pizza preparation
  • Oversee Sales including cashier, salad bar, gift shop inventory, ordering, execution, and profitability
  • Lead birthday party execution and planning in the Showroom
  • Partner with Technical Manager to maintain gameroom equipment and analyze game data
  • Monitor and improve team performance through coaching and communication

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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