Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC is a renowned leader in the family dining and entertainment industry, headquartered in Irving, Texas. This prominent company operates the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade brands. Celebrated for creating fun, food, and play experiences, CEC Entertainment hosts over half a million birthday celebrations annually, enhancing family and community bonding through engaging attractions and activities. They emphasize safety through programs like Kid Check, and have generously donated over $24 million to schools and nonprofits to foster community development. The company operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, showcasing its significant footprint and leadership in the entertainment dining sector. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, underscoring its commitment to innovation and employee well-being. CEC Entertainment prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, committed to uniting families through fun and play. Their mission is encapsulated in the brand promise, "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®," emphasizing a safe, joyful environment for children and families to create lasting memories. They provide robust health and sanitation standards to protect both employees and guests.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment is an exciting opportunity for individuals ready to advance their management careers within a dynamic family entertainment company. This position involves leading a team dedicated to ensuring every guest leaves happy, making it both a high-energy and high-reward role. The Assistant Manager is responsible for making key decisions regarding time management, staff scheduling, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding strict product and guest service standards. The role demands a strong focus on sales growth and profitability by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating team members to meet both company goals and customer expectations. It requires coaching and inspiring staff to deliver exceptional guest service while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient environment. Additionally, the Assistant Manager will develop an understanding of cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management. A distinctive aspect of the job is taking ownership of an "Area of Impact (AOI)", rotating through key operational areas such as the kitchen, sales, showroom, and gameroom to gain comprehensive expertise. The kitchen responsibilities include overseeing food safety, product ordering, staff scheduling, and cooking pizza and other menu items from scratch. The sales area involves managing cashier operations, the salad bar, gift shop, and monitoring sales results. In the showroom, the Assistant Manager leads birthday party planning and execution, maximizing bookings and guest satisfaction. The gameroom partnership with the Technical Manager ensures games and equipment are well-maintained and guest-ready. This position requires robust skills in coaching, communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and effective time management. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have a minimum of one year of management experience, preferably in the food service industry. The role demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and perform activities such as standing, bending, kneeling, and walking. CEC Entertainment offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $13.30 to $18.29, alongside a lucrative commission structure based on memberships and Fun Pass sales. This combination presents an opportunity to earn a rewarding income while leading a vibrant team in a beloved family entertainment environment. Overall, the Assistant Manager position is ideal for a motivated individual passionate about leadership, customer service excellence, and the family entertainment industry, seeking career growth with a leader known for its commitment to fun, family, and community.