Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. With iconic brands like Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck’s Arcade, CEC Entertainment proudly operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries. The company is celebrated for creating joyful and lasting memories through a combination of fun, food, and play. Known as "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®," Chuck E. Cheese focuses on safety, community support, and innovation, having donated over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. The brand also garnered the "Best in STEM" award in 2025 and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces. CEC Entertainment is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture where family fun and employee well-being thrive.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to elevate their management career within the beloved family entertainment industry. This full-time position offers hourly compensation ranging from $19.32 to $21.47 and includes commission potential for both exempt and non-exempt employees based on membership and Fun Pass sales. Working here means joining a team passionate about providing outstanding guest experiences and ensuring every visitor leaves happy.

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a vital leadership role overseeing daily operations that include staff scheduling, cleanliness, maintaining product and guest service standards, and making key time management decisions. You will help build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, motivating, and developing your team to meet company and guest expectations. A significant part of the position involves coaching the team to deliver excellent service while maintaining a safe, clean, and operationally sound environment.

The role also involves financial responsibilities such as understanding cost control procedures, inventory management, labor analysis, and taking ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI). Rotations in the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom offer diverse experience: managing food safety and pizza preparation, overseeing sales and merchandise, maximizing party bookings, and maintaining game and equipment functionality.

CEC Entertainment also emphasizes continuous skill development, focusing on coaching, communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and effective time management. The Assistant Manager must be prepared for a fast-paced environment involving physical activity like lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, and managing exposure to various environmental conditions including noise and temperature fluctuations.

CEC Entertainment supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package tailored to full-time and part-time staff, offering access to telemedicine, early wage access, retirement plans, meal discounts, employee assistance programs, tuition savings, and more. The company promotes work-life balance and upholds rigorous health and sanitation standards to protect employees and guests.

Joining CEC Entertainment as an Assistant Manager means becoming part of a vibrant culture dedicated to integrity, inclusion, career growth, and community. This role is perfect for those who thrive on leadership challenges and enjoy creating memorable experiences for families and children, making it more than just a job but a rewarding career path in a nationally respected family entertainment company.