Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401k
vacation
Paid holidays
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Scholarship Opportunities
Referral program
employee relief fund
Early access to earned wages
Pet insurance
commuter benefit
Job Description
CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates several iconic brands, including Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade, with a presence across 45 states and 18 countries. These brands are celebrated for creating memorable experiences through food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment, hosting over half a million birthdays annually. CEC Entertainment emphasizes a safe and welcoming environment, evidenced by their innovative programs like Kid Check and their commitment to community support, having donated over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. The company has earned recognition for excellence, including the “Best in STEM” award and being named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2025, reflecting its dedication to innovation and employee well-being.
The role of Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about the family entertainment industry and leadership development. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial part in ensuring every guest leaves happy by leading a motivated team that upholds the highest standards of guest service, cleanliness, and operational excellence. This position requires a dynamic, high-energy professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys the challenges and rewards of team management.
Compensation for the Assistant Manager position ranges from $18.63 to $20.70 hourly, with additional commission potential. Depending on your classification as exempt or non-exempt, commission earnings vary from $0.50 to $10 per Membership sold and $0.15 to $3 per Fun Pass sold for exempt employees, while non-exempt employees can earn from $2 to $8 per Membership and $0.60 to $2.40 per Fun Pass. Commissions are paid bi-weekly, providing a chance to increase your earnings significantly based on your sales performance.
Key responsibilities include daily decisions related to time management, staff scheduling, and maintaining cleanliness and product quality. You will be instrumental in recruiting, training, developing, and motivating your team to meet both company and guest expectations, driving sales, and maximizing profits. The Assistant Manager also has ownership over an Area of Impact (AOI) in one of four areas: Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, or Gameroom. This rotational responsibility allows for a broad understanding of operations, from food preparation and safety to party planning and game maintenance.
The role demands strong leadership skills, including coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure under pressure, resourcefulness, and a commitment to ethics and integrity. Time and priority management skills are essential to juggle multiple tasks and meet operational goals effectively.
CEC Entertainment values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a respectful workplace for all employees regardless of background. They offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, financial, and professional well-being, making it an attractive employer for individuals seeking growth in the entertaining world of family dining and play.
The role of Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about the family entertainment industry and leadership development. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial part in ensuring every guest leaves happy by leading a motivated team that upholds the highest standards of guest service, cleanliness, and operational excellence. This position requires a dynamic, high-energy professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys the challenges and rewards of team management.
Compensation for the Assistant Manager position ranges from $18.63 to $20.70 hourly, with additional commission potential. Depending on your classification as exempt or non-exempt, commission earnings vary from $0.50 to $10 per Membership sold and $0.15 to $3 per Fun Pass sold for exempt employees, while non-exempt employees can earn from $2 to $8 per Membership and $0.60 to $2.40 per Fun Pass. Commissions are paid bi-weekly, providing a chance to increase your earnings significantly based on your sales performance.
Key responsibilities include daily decisions related to time management, staff scheduling, and maintaining cleanliness and product quality. You will be instrumental in recruiting, training, developing, and motivating your team to meet both company and guest expectations, driving sales, and maximizing profits. The Assistant Manager also has ownership over an Area of Impact (AOI) in one of four areas: Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, or Gameroom. This rotational responsibility allows for a broad understanding of operations, from food preparation and safety to party planning and game maintenance.
The role demands strong leadership skills, including coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure under pressure, resourcefulness, and a commitment to ethics and integrity. Time and priority management skills are essential to juggle multiple tasks and meet operational goals effectively.
CEC Entertainment values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a respectful workplace for all employees regardless of background. They offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports physical, financial, and professional well-being, making it an attractive employer for individuals seeking growth in the entertaining world of family dining and play.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to work 40 hours a week
- Must have a high-school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older (RVP approval may allow for hiring at the age permitted by local law for selling, ringing up, checking identification and serving alcohol)
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry OR experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six (6) months
- Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shift
- Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift
- The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise, as well as exposure to non-weather related wet, humid, extreme heat and extreme cold conditions
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older (RVP approval may allow for hiring at the age permitted by local law for selling, ringing up, checking identification and serving alcohol)
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry OR experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six (6) months
- Coaching and developing others
- Effective communication
- Composure
- Resourcefulness
- Demonstrates ethics and integrity
- Time and priority management
Job Duties
- Make daily decisions that involve time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness and upholding product and guest service standards
- Build sales and maximize profits by effectively recruiting, training, developing and motivating your team to meet company and guest expectations
- Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and run environment
- Understand cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management
- Take ownership of an Area of Impact “AOI” in one of four areas and over time, complete a rotation in each of the following areas: The Kitchen – manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness. Oversee pizza dough preparation from scratch, cook pizza and other Chuck E. menu items
- Sales – with oversight over the Cashier, Salad Bar and Gift Shop. This includes monitoring Sales results (including upselling and suggestive selling programs). Inventory, ordering, execution and profitability management of the Merchandise area. And quality assurance of the Salad Bar and prep procedures
- Showroom – lead birthday party execution and planning. Maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction while optimizing showroom seating
- Gameroom – partner with the Technical Manager to keep games and restaurant equipment in top condition with minimal down time. Analyze game play data and ticket payouts while keeping the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest ready
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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