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Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts

Job Description

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade brands. The company is dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories for families through fun, food, and play, celebrating over half a million birthdays annually. Chuck E. Cheese is renowned as the place 'Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®,' emphasizing safety with programs like Kid Check® and committing to community support with donations exceeding $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, the company was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its leadership in innovation and employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza complements this family-friendly atmosphere by offering a neighborhood pizzeria experience focused on quality food and engaging entertainment, bringing families and communities together. Together, they operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and fun.

The role of Assistant Manager at CEC Entertainment is an exciting leadership opportunity ideal for candidates ready to advance their management careers within the family entertainment industry. Assistant Managers play a critical role in leading teams that ensure every guest leaves happy by delivering outstanding service in a high-energy environment. This position involves making daily operational decisions that cover time management, staff scheduling, and upholding cleanliness and quality standards. Assistant Managers drive sales growth and profit maximization by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating team members to meet company and guest expectations. They coach and inspire staff to provide exceptional guest experiences while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Additionally, Assistant Managers take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) in rotation across key operational zones including the kitchen, sales, showroom, and gameroom. Responsibilities in these areas range from managing product ordering, maintaining food safety and cleanliness, overseeing pizza preparation, driving sales and inventory management, to leading birthday party execution and collaborating with technical staff for equipment maintenance. Through these diverse tasks, Assistant Managers develop comprehensive operational expertise.

CEC Entertainment offers attractive commission structures for both exempt and non-exempt employees based on sales of memberships and Fun Passes, with payouts made bi-weekly. The company supports employees with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Employees have access to telemedicine, employee meal discounts, tuition savings, scholarships, and financial relief resources. The work environment is fast-paced and engaging, with expectations for physical activity including lifting, standing, and moving in spaces that feature flashing lights and loud noise.

CEC Entertainment values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The company’s core values center on ethics, integrity, resourcefulness, effective communication, and time management, making it an ideal place for those passionate about leadership and creating memorable experiences for families.

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 with approval allowing hiring at age permitted by local law for alcohol service
  • Minimum of one year of experience managing people or six months as Opening Coordinator
  • Ability to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shift
  • Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift
  • Able to work in environment with flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts and loud noise
  • Exposure to non-weather related wet, humid, extreme heat and extreme cold conditions

Job Qualifications

  • High-school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of one year experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry or experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six months
  • Strong coaching and team development skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to maintain composure in high-energy environments
  • Resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrates ethics and integrity
  • Strong 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 the 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 in one of four areas and complete rotation in kitchen, sales, showroom, and gameroom
  • Manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling and cleanliness in the kitchen
  • Oversee sales results, inventory, ordering and quality assurance in sales area
  • Lead birthday party execution, planning and maximize party bookings in showroom
  • Partner with Technical Manager to maintain equipment and analyze game play data in gameroom

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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