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, making it a vibrant part of communities across the United States and internationally. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues in 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment is dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. The brand values inclusion, diversity, and safety, supported by rigorous health and sanitation standards and innovative programs such as Kid Check®. Peter Piper Pizza uniquely offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience paired with engaging entertainment, bringing families and communities together with quality food and lifelong memories. This is reflected in the company’s motto: "The Fun is Baked In!"

The Assistant Manager role at Peter Piper Pizza plays a critical part in delivering the company's high operational standards. This full-time position is designed for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, team leadership, and maintaining an excellent guest experience. Assistant Managers are key contributors in ensuring that every guest receives outstanding hospitality, enjoys quality menu items, and experiences a clean and safe environment. They are responsible for coaching and developing team members, Certified Trainers, Team Leads, Key Holders, and Shift Supervisors to build a strong, motivated workforce.

This role includes managing daily operations by making decisions related to time management, staff scheduling, and maintaining product quality and cleanliness. Assistant Managers also focus on driving sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, and communicating company and guest expectations to all team members. Providing coaching, teaching, and motivation, they help maintain high standards of guest service and safety while understanding cost control procedures, financial accounting, inventory management, and labor control.

Peter Piper Pizza is proud of its commitment to career growth, with 70% of its management team promoted internally. The company offers employees opportunities for upward mobility as it expands into new markets. Additionally, Peter Piper Pizza provides innovative programs such as "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow," which allows hourly employees to access their earned wages before the usual payday. This benefit supports financial flexibility and wellbeing.

The role requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, along with at least one year of people management experience, preferably in food service, or six months as a Shift Supervisor. Assistant Managers must be at least 21 years old or meet the legal age requirements for handling alcohol in their location. The position involves physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, and squatting during shifts. The work environment may include flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to wet, humid, extreme heat, or extreme cold conditions.

CEC Entertainment offers a competitive benefits package that supports employees nationwide, including telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee meal discounts, assistance programs, tuition savings, scholarships, and financial relief resources. Full-time employees gain access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick and vacation time, paid holidays (where applicable), FSA/HSA options, life and disability insurance, legal coverage, and additional educational and student loan support. Part-time employees may enroll in fixed indemnity medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits. The company also complies with state and local paid sick leave laws.

CEC Entertainment values diversity and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The company’s culture embodies food, fun, and family, making it a place where employees can grow their careers while making every guest visit memorable. Joining Peter Piper Pizza means becoming part of a family-oriented, fun, and growing organization dedicated to community, safety, and employee well-being.