Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck’s Arcade brands. Celebrating over half a million birthdays annually, Chuck E. Cheese is dedicated to creating joyful and lasting memories through fun, food, and play, positioning itself as the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®. The company emphasizes safety with programs like Kid Check® and demonstrates its commitment to the community by having 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 dual leadership in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza complements this portfolio by offering a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food and engaging entertainment, creating lifelong memories because for them, “The Fun is Baked In.” Through its attractions, both brands encourage physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids. CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, fostering a culture of diversity and unity by celebrating fun and play that unites families and communities.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment presents a high-energy and rewarding management opportunity within this beloved family entertainment industry leader. As an Assistant Manager, you will be pivotal in leading a dedicated team committed to making sure “every guest leaves happy.” This position demands management skills in decision-making involving time management, staff scheduling, ensuring cleanliness, and upholding both product and guest service standards. Assistant Managers must build sales and maximize profits through effective recruitment, training, development, and motivation of their team to meet and exceed company and guest expectations.

Your responsibilities will include coaching and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding guest service and maintaining a safe, clean, and operational environment. Financial and labor management skills are crucial, as is expertise in cost control, inventory management, and understanding financial reports. You will take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) – rotating through one of four core areas, including Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. In the Kitchen, responsibilities include overseeing food safety, product ordering, scheduling, and cleanliness, including pizza dough preparation and cooking menu items. In Sales, you will monitor results—such as upselling and suggestive selling—manage inventory and ordering, and ensure quality assurance in the merchandise and salad bar areas. The Showroom AOI involves leading birthday party execution, maximizing bookings, and optimizing seating. The Gameroom partnership with the Technical Manager focuses on game and equipment maintenance, data analysis, and ensuring guest readiness.

CEC Entertainment values a management presence built on coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and excellent time and priority management skills. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of experience managing people in the food service industry or six months as an Opening Coordinator, and eligibility to work 40 hours weekly. Candidates must be at least 21 years old (with some exceptions depending on local laws) and physically capable of fulfilling essential job functions such as lifting up to 50 pounds and enduring physical activities like standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, and squatting. The work environment includes exposure to flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and varying temperature and humidity conditions.

CEC Entertainment offers competitive commission structures based on sales of memberships and Fun Passes, paid bi-weekly. Beyond compensation, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, employee meal discounts, tuition assistance, financial relief programs, and more. The company is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status. Overall, this role is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about family fun, guest service excellence, and building a rewarding career within a vibrant, growing entertainment brand.