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 some of the most iconic and beloved family-friendly brands including 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 has made a significant impact on the way families gather to enjoy food and fun. The company is deeply committed to creating memorable experiences through its dedication to safety, innovation, and community support. For over half a million birthdays celebrated annually, Chuck E. Cheese ensures a fun-filled, safe environment where kids can be kids, offering a unique blend of dining, games, and entertainment.

The role of Assistant Manager at CEC Entertainment is a dynamic and high-energy leadership position suited for those looking to advance their management careers within the family entertainment industry. This position involves leading a team dedicated to ensuring every guest leaves happy by upholding the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence. As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for making daily decisions on staff scheduling, cleanliness, guest service, and product standards. You will play a vital role in building sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, motivating, and developing your team to meet both company and guest expectations.

This position offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $17.33 to $19.25 along with the potential to earn commissions on memberships and fun pass sales, paid bi-weekly. This attractive compensation structure reflects the high-reward nature of the role. Assistant Managers at CEC Entertainment take ownership of managing one of several key operational areas, including the kitchen, sales, showroom, or gameroom, rotating through each area over time to develop a broad set of skills and operational knowledge.

The kitchen area entails managing food safety, product ordering, scheduling, cleanliness, and pizza preparation from scratch. Sales oversight includes cashier operations, gift shop merchandising, and salad bar management focusing on upselling and suggestive selling techniques to drive revenue. The showroom area focuses on leading birthday party planning, maximizing bookings, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The gameroom area requires partnership with technical managers to maintain equipment, analyze game data, and ensure a clean, exciting environment.

Skills such as coaching, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, and ethical behavior are essential for success in this role. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to work a full 40-hour week, at least 21 years of age (with some exceptions approved regionally), and a minimum of one year of management experience, preferably in food service. The work environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, often requiring lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, and exposure to various environmental conditions.

CEC Entertainment offers a robust benefits package with options available for both part-time and full-time employees. Benefits include access to telemedicine, early wage access, retirement plans, employee meal discounts, tuition assistance, paid sick and vacation time, medical insurance options, and more. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all employees, fostering a culture that values different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Overall, this opportunity at CEC Entertainment offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about family entertainment and excellent customer experiences, providing growth, support, and the chance to advance within a leading industry brand.