Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a leading national company specialized in family dining and entertainment. We proudly operate iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck’s Arcade, providing a fun-filled and memorable experience for families across the United States and beyond. The company boasts nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, making it one of the most recognized and trusted names in family entertainment.

At CEC Entertainment, we focus on creating joyful and lasting memories through a unique combination of fun, food, and play, which has led us to celebrate over half a million birthdays annually. Our brand commitment to safety is demonstrated through programs like Kid Check®, ensuring a secure environment for kids to enjoy themselves. Additionally, we have supported communities by donating over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. Our dedication to innovation and employee well-being was recently recognized when Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2025.

As a work environment, CEC Entertainment fosters diversity and inclusion, valuing the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all team members. Our company culture emphasizes fun and play as core principles in uniting families and communities. We provide not only entertaining environments but also a workplace where employees can thrive through job training, career growth opportunities, and competitive benefits.

The role of Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese offers an exciting opportunity to advance your management career within a dynamic and high-energy setting. As a key team leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that "every guest leaves happy" by maintaining excellent service standards and operational efficiency. This role requires a blend of leadership, customer service, and management skills to oversee daily restaurant activities and build a motivated, high-performing team.

Assistant Managers at Chuck E. Cheese are entrusted with making daily operational decisions such as time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding guest service standards. You will lead your team to meet company and guest expectations by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating staff to maximize sales and profitability. Additionally, you will coach your team to deliver outstanding guest experiences while ensuring a safe, clean, and well-run environment.

In this role, you will also take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI), rotating through key operations areas including the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. Each AOI offers unique challenges and learning opportunities: managing food safety and pizza preparation in the Kitchen; overseeing sales, inventory, and merchandising in Sales; planning and executing birthday parties in the Showroom; and partnering with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment in the Gameroom.

Commission earnings are an appealing aspect of this role, with potential earnings varying based on exemption status. Exempt employees can earn commissions ranging from $0.50 to $10.00 per membership sold and $0.15 to $3.00 per Fun Pass sold, while non-exempt employees have commission potential from $2.00 to $8.00 per membership and $0.60 to $2.40 per Fun Pass. Commissions are paid out bi-weekly, subject to state law.

CEC Entertainment prioritizes the health and safety of its guests and employees, maintaining rigorous health and sanitation standards that meet or exceed local regulations. The role involves physical tasks like lifting objects up to 50 pounds and being able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk, and squat during shifts. Working environments include exposure to flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and varied temperature conditions.

By joining CEC Entertainment as an Assistant Manager, you'll be stepping into a respected company with a strong reputation in the family entertainment industry and an inclusive culture that supports employee growth and community engagement. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding, fun, and family-friendly environment.