Assistant Restaurant Manager

Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Fixed Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Employee meal discounts

Tuition Assistance

scholarships

Financial relief resources

telemedicine

Early wage access

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job Description

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment that operates iconic brands including Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, the company has built a strong reputation for creating joyful, lasting memories for families through fun, food, and play. Known as the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®", Chuck E. Cheese hosts over half a million birthdays annually and has been recognized for its commitment to safety, innovation, and community support, donating over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, the brand received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, illustrating its leadership both as an innovator in family entertainment and a great place to work. Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience that combines quality food with engaging entertainment, promoting physical wellness and motor skill development in children through play. CEC Entertainment fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, celebrating fun as a way to connect families and communities nationwide. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment is a dynamic and rewarding position designed for individuals ready to advance their management careers in the family entertainment industry. This role requires leading and motivating a team dedicated to ensuring every guest leaves happy by maintaining high standards of service, safety, and cleanliness. Assistant Managers make daily operational decisions involving staff scheduling, time management, and upholding food safety and guest satisfaction standards. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and developing team members to maximize sales and profitability, coaching staff to deliver excellent guest service, and managing key operational areas such as the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. Assistant Managers take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) and complete rotations across all major operational sectors to develop well-rounded leadership skills. The position demands a hands-on management style with focus on cost control, financial oversight, inventory management, and labor efficiency.

CEC Entertainment offers a competitive commission structure that rewards performance, with commission potential ranging based on exemption status for selling memberships and Fun Passes. Benefits for employees include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid sick and vacation time, tuition assistance, and employee discounts. The company emphasizes a supportive work environment with a strong commitment to safety, inclusive culture, and professional development opportunities. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform various physical tasks during shifts in environments with varying noise and temperature conditions. This is a full-time role that demands a minimum of 40 hours per week and values experience in food service management or related leadership roles. CEC Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workforce diversity and non-discrimination in all hiring practices.

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 hiring at local legal age for alcohol service)
Minimum of one year experience managing people, preferably in food service or six months as an Opening Coordinator
Ability to lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk, and squat during scheduled shift
Willingness to work in environments with flashing lights, loud noise, and varying temperature conditions

Job Qualifications

High-school diploma or GED
Minimum one year of experience managing people, preferably in food service
Experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six months is a plus
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Effective communication abilities
Ability to maintain composure in high-energy environments
Resourcefulness and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ethics and integrity
Time and priority management skills

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 your team
Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean, and well-run environment
Understand and implement cost control procedures, inventory management, financials, and labor management
Take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) in the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, or Gameroom and complete rotations through each area
Manage kitchen operations including food safety, scheduling, pizza dough preparation, and menu item cooking
Lead birthday party execution and planning to maximize bookings and guest satisfaction
Partner with Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment functionality with minimal downtime
Analyze game play data and ticket payouts to optimize gameroom performance