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. Known for its commitment to creating joyful, lasting memories, Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually and is affectionately known as the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®." CEC Entertainment emphasizes safety and community engagement through programs like Kid Check® and has donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. The company’s dedication to innovation and employee well-being was recognized in 2025 when Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience that combines quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories with a philosophy that "The Fun is Baked In!" Both brands champion physical wellness and motor skills development in children through various fun and educational attractions. CEC Entertainment operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture centered around fun, play, and family connection.

As an Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese, you will play a key leadership role in delivering an exceptional guest experience by leading a team focused on making sure "every guest leaves happy." This is a high-energy, high-reward role suitable for individuals passionate about management and guest service in the family entertainment industry. In this position, you will make daily operational decisions that impact staff scheduling, cleanliness, and product and service standards. You will be responsible for building sales and maximizing profits through recruiting, training, developing, and motivating your team to meet company goals and guest satisfaction expectations.

You will coach and inspire your staff to deliver outstanding customer service while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-run environment. Understanding and managing cost control, inventory, financials, and labor are important facets of the role. You will take ownership of an "Area of Impact (AOI)," rotating through key areas such as the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. This provides comprehensive exposure to different functions including food safety, product ordering, party planning, equipment maintenance, and sales monitoring.

The role offers an hourly wage ranging from $19.32 to $21.47 with commission opportunities dependent on sales performance. Non-exempt employees have a commission potential from $2.00 to $8.00 for memberships sold and $0.60 to $2.40 for Fun Pass sales. Exempt employees have a commission potential from $0.50 to $10.00 for memberships sold and $0.15 to $3.00 for Fun Pass sales, with commissions paid bi-weekly unless state law dictates otherwise.

CEC Entertainment provides a broad benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, paid leave, and educational support. The company also offers telemedicine, early wage access, employee meal discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), among other perks. The work environment is dynamic, including responsibilities that require physical activity such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking during shifts. The company strongly supports diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to reflecting the diverse backgrounds of the guests it serves.