Assistant Restaurant Manager

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 across nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues in 45 states and 18 countries. Known for celebrating over half a million birthdays annually, Chuck E. Cheese is dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. The company is committed to safety and community with initiatives such as Kid Check and has donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, underscoring its leadership in innovation and employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience combining quality food and engaging entertainment, ensuring that "The Fun is Baked In." Both brands emphasize the importance of play to promote physical wellness and motor skills development in children.

CEC Entertainment values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture that celebrates fun and play to unite families from all backgrounds. The company offers competitive compensation, including hourly wages ranging from $14.30 to $17.88, with commission potentials based on memberships and Fun Pass sales, paid bi-weekly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan, in addition to job training and career growth opportunities. Known as a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer, CEC Entertainment ensures financial stability and support for its employees.

The Assistant Manager role at Chuck E. Cheese is a high-energy, high-reward opportunity designed for those ready to elevate their management careers within the family entertainment industry. The position involves leading a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring that every guest leaves happy by managing daily operations covering time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards. Assistant Managers play a crucial role in building sales and maximizing profits through effective recruitment, training, and motivation of their teams to meet company and guest expectations. The role requires coaching and inspiring team members to deliver outstanding guest service while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Essential to the position is the understanding and application of cost control procedures, inventory management, financial oversight, and labor management. Assistant Managers take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) in rotation—spanning the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom—which allows them to develop a comprehensive operational knowledge. Responsibilities in the kitchen include managing food ordering, safety, scheduling, cleanliness, and overseeing menu item preparation. In sales, the focus is on cashier oversight, salad bar and gift shop management, inventory control, and profitability. The showroom area involves leading birthday party execution and optimizing party bookings while maximizing guest satisfaction. Lastly, the gameroom duties include partnering with the Technical Manager to maintain equipment, analyzing gameplay data, and ensuring cleanliness.

Candidates must exhibit strong skills in coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and time and priority management. The successful applicant will be able to work 40 hours a week, hold a high school diploma or GED, and be at least 21 years old—though some flexibility may exist based on regional age laws. A minimum of one year of people management experience, preferably in food service, or six months as an Opening Coordinator is required. The physical demands include lifting objects up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing/pulling, walking, and squatting in an environment that can include flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to varying temperature conditions. CEC Entertainment is committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions safely.

Working at Chuck E. Cheese means being part of a brand that cares deeply about the health and safety of its guests and employees by maintaining rigorous health and sanitation standards that meet or exceed local regulations. The company strives for a workplace where diversity and inclusion are foundational principles, ensuring equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. Join CEC Entertainment and be part of a team where fun, food, family, and career growth come together to build memorable experiences for children and parents alike.