Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates iconic 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 is dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories for families through great food, entertainment, and play. Known for celebrating over half a million birthdays annually, Chuck E. Cheese is the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid". The brand prioritizes safety through programs like Kid Check and supports communities by donating more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its leadership in innovation and employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food and engaging entertainment emphasizing lifelong memories because "The Fun is Baked In". Both brands foster physical wellness and skill development in children through play.

CEC Entertainment is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture that celebrates fun and play to unite families. The company offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits packages designed to support employees nationwide. This opportunity is for an Assistant Manager position within the family entertainment sector at Chuck E. Cheese. The position offers hourly pay between $18.40 and $20.45, plus commission potential based on sales of memberships and fun passes, paid out bi-weekly.

As an Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese, you will take on a leadership role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on ensuring that every guest leaves happy. You will manage daily operations including staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding high standards of product and guest service. The role requires building and motivating a team to drive sales and maximize profits while delivering outstanding customer experiences. You will coach and inspire employees, ensure a safe and clean environment, and manage cost controls, inventory, financials, and labor management.

The Assistant Manager will be responsible for an "Area of Impact" (AOI) in one of four key operational areas: Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, or Gameroom. The Kitchen area involves managing food safety, product ordering, scheduling, and pizza preparation. The Sales area includes oversight of the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop, focusing on sales results and inventory management. The Showroom entails leading birthday party execution and maximizing bookings and guest satisfaction, while the Gameroom works in partnership with the Technical Manager to maintain equipment and analyze game data.

This position requires strong coaching, communication, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and time management skills. Assistant Managers must be able to work a full 40-hour week, have at least a high school diploma or GED, be 21 years or older (with some exceptions for local laws), and possess at least one year of management experience in food service or related areas. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks involving standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, and squatting in a sometimes loud and dynamic environment.

CEC Entertainment values a safe, healthy workplace with rigorous health and sanitation standards. They offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plans, employee meal discounts, tuition savings, and financial relief resources. The company supports career growth and offers an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate based on protected classes.