Assistant Restaurant Manager

Chandler, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Fixed Shifts

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick/vacation time

Paid holidays

Employee meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

scholarships

Financial relief resources

telemedicine

Early wage access

Job Description

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in the family dining and entertainment industry. The company proudly operates iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade. Chuck E. Cheese is celebrated for hosting over half a million birthdays annually, emphasizing a mission to create joyful, lasting memories through a unique blend of fun, food, and play. Known as the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®," Chuck E. Cheese is committed to safety and community support, with programs like Kid Check® and donations exceeding $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, the brand received the "Best in STEM" award and earned recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces, underscoring its leadership in innovation and employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza provides a neighborhood pizzeria experience, combining quality food with engaging entertainment for lifelong memories. Both brands showcase a commitment to play and wellness, supporting children's physical and motor skill development through various attractions. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment fosters a culture of diversity, fun, and family unity. More information can be found at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment offers a dynamic, high-energy opportunity for individuals eager to advance their management career in a beloved family entertainment setting. This position involves leading a committed team focused on ensuring "every guest leaves happy," encapsulating the company's dedication to exceptional customer service. Assistant Managers are responsible for critical daily decisions around time management, staffing, cleanliness, and maintaining product and guest service standards. They play a vital role in building sales and maximizing profits by effectively recruiting, training, developing, and motivating their team members to meet and exceed company and guest expectations.

This role requires coaching and inspiring the team to deliver outstanding guest service while ensuring a safe, clean, and well-managed environment. Assistant Managers need a strong understanding of cost control procedures, inventory management, financials, and labor management. They take ownership of an "Area of Impact (AOI)," rotating through key operational areas including the kitchen, sales, showroom, and gameroom. Duties span overseeing food safety and preparation, managing sales and merchandise inventory, coordinating birthday party execution, and partnering with technical management to maintain gaming equipment and analyze game data. The position offers commission potential for both exempt and non-exempt employees, paid bi-weekly, enhancing the rewards of leadership at CEC. Overall, this role is ideal for passionate leaders who thrive in fast-paced, family-focused environments and are committed to operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

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 RVP approval for local alcohol laws
Minimum of one year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry or six months experience as an Opening Coordinator
Ability 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
Ability to work in an environment with flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to non-weather related wet, humid, extreme heat and cold conditions

Job Qualifications

High-school diploma or GED
Minimum of one year experience managing people preferably in food service industry or six months experience as an Opening Coordinator
Excellent coaching and development skills
Effective communication abilities
Composure under pressure
Resourcefulness
Strong ethics and integrity
Time and priority management skills
Ability to work 40 hours a week

Job Duties

Make daily decisions involving 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 the four areas and complete a rotation in each: Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom
Manage kitchen operations including food safety, ordering, scheduling, and pizza dough preparation
Oversee sales including cashier, salad bar, and gift shop profitability and quality assurance
Lead birthday party planning and maximize party bookings and satisfaction
Partner with Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment, analyze gameplay data and keep gameroom clean and guest ready