Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
telemedicine
Early wage access
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition savings
scholarships
Financial relief resources
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Legal Coverage
Education support
Student loan support
Job Description
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. Celebrated for creating joyful and lasting memories through fun, food, and play, Chuck E. Cheese hosts over half a million birthdays annually and embodies the brand promise: "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®." CEC maintains a strong commitment to safety with programs like Kid Check® and actively supports communities by donating more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In addition to its reputation for family entertainment, Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award in 2025 and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, showcasing their leader status in innovation and employee well-being.
Peter Piper Pizza brings a neighborhood pizzeria experience that combines quality food with engaging entertainment to foster lifelong memories, emphasizing that "The Fun is Baked In!" Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza contribute actively to promoting children’s physical wellness and motor skill development through a variety of playful attractions. Together with franchisees, CEC Entertainment operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, sustaining a culture that values diversity, celebration of fun, and the unity of families.
The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment offers an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to advance their management career within a beloved family entertainment leader. This role involves high energy and high reward, tasked with leading a dedicated team focused on ensuring "every guest leaves happy." Assistant Managers make daily decisions regarding time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards.
The role also includes responsibilities for building sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating the team to meet company and guest expectations. Coaching the team to deliver outstanding service, maintaining a safe, clean, and well-run environment, and understanding cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management are essential to success. Assistant Managers take ownership of an "Area of Impact (AOI)," rotating through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom to gain comprehensive operational expertise.
Commission opportunities vary depending on exempt or non-exempt status, with earnings potential ranging from $0.50 to $10.00 per Membership sold and $0.15 to $3.00 per Fun Pass for exempt employees, and $2.00 to $8.00 per Membership and $0.60 to $2.40 per Fun Pass for non-exempt employees, paid bi-weekly. Beyond commissions, the company offers competitive benefits to support employee growth and well-being. This includes access to telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee meal discounts, educational resources, and more.
CEC Entertainment is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and maintaining rigorous health and sanitation standards to ensure a safe working and visiting environment. As a passionate and forward-thinking employer, CEC offers career growth opportunities and an engaging workplace culture dedicated to making fun and family the centerpiece of every day.
Peter Piper Pizza brings a neighborhood pizzeria experience that combines quality food with engaging entertainment to foster lifelong memories, emphasizing that "The Fun is Baked In!" Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza contribute actively to promoting children’s physical wellness and motor skill development through a variety of playful attractions. Together with franchisees, CEC Entertainment operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, sustaining a culture that values diversity, celebration of fun, and the unity of families.
The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment offers an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to advance their management career within a beloved family entertainment leader. This role involves high energy and high reward, tasked with leading a dedicated team focused on ensuring "every guest leaves happy." Assistant Managers make daily decisions regarding time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards.
The role also includes responsibilities for building sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating the team to meet company and guest expectations. Coaching the team to deliver outstanding service, maintaining a safe, clean, and well-run environment, and understanding cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management are essential to success. Assistant Managers take ownership of an "Area of Impact (AOI)," rotating through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom to gain comprehensive operational expertise.
Commission opportunities vary depending on exempt or non-exempt status, with earnings potential ranging from $0.50 to $10.00 per Membership sold and $0.15 to $3.00 per Fun Pass for exempt employees, and $2.00 to $8.00 per Membership and $0.60 to $2.40 per Fun Pass for non-exempt employees, paid bi-weekly. Beyond commissions, the company offers competitive benefits to support employee growth and well-being. This includes access to telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee meal discounts, educational resources, and more.
CEC Entertainment is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and maintaining rigorous health and sanitation standards to ensure a safe working and visiting environment. As a passionate and forward-thinking employer, CEC offers career growth opportunities and an engaging workplace culture dedicated to making fun and family the centerpiece of every day.
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
- Minimum of one year of experience managing people or six months experience as an Opening Coordinator
- Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds
- Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, walk, and squat during shift
- Able to work in environment with flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to wet, humid, heat and cold conditions
Job Qualifications
- Must have a high-school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry OR experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six months
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older (RVP approval may allow hiring at age permitted by local law for alcohol service)
- Demonstrates coaching and developing others
- Effective communication skills
- Composure under pressure
- Resourcefulness in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrate ethics and integrity
- Strong time and priority management
Job Duties
- Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness and upholding product and guest service standards
- Build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating the team
- Coach and inspire team members to deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean, and well-run environment
- Understand cost control procedures, inventory management, financials, and labor management
- Take ownership of an Area of Impact including Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom
- Manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness in the Kitchen
- Oversee birthday party execution, maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction in the Showroom
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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