Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade brands. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment is dedicated to creating joyful and lasting memories for families through a combination of great food, engaging entertainment, and fun play environments. Known as the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid," the company celebrates over half a million birthdays annually and is committed to safety, community support, and innovation. The company has donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits and was recognized in 2025 with the "Best in STEM" award and named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces.

Chuck E. Cheese offers a high-energy, family-friendly entertainment experience where guests can enjoy delicious food while their children play in a safe and engaging environment. Peter Piper Pizza provides a neighborhood pizzeria experience emphasizing quality food and community connection. Both brands focus on fostering physical wellness and strengthening motor skills in children through play.

CEC Entertainment fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, aiming to reflect the varied backgrounds of the families they serve. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and growth. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diverse perspectives and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

As an Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese, you will be stepping into a pivotal leadership role within this dynamic and fast-paced family entertainment company. This position is designed for those ready to advance their management career in a fun and rewarding environment. The Assistant Manager helps lead and develop a team dedicated to ensuring every guest leaves happy, directly impacting guest satisfaction and business success.

Your daily responsibilities will cover a range of operational tasks including time management, staff scheduling, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding high standards of product quality and guest service. You will play a critical role in driving sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, motivating, and developing your team to meet company goals. You will coach the team to deliver exceptional guest service, ensure a safe and clean environment, and manage cost controls, inventory, and labor.

A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) which may rotate among the kitchen, sales, showroom, and gameroom areas. This hands-on experience allows you to develop expertise across different operational domains, from managing food safety and pizza preparation to overseeing game room operations and birthday party execution.

The role offers commission potential based on memberships and fun pass sales, with options varying between exempt and non-exempt employment types. These commissions are paid out bi-weekly unless otherwise required by state law, providing a performance-driven incentive alongside a competitive benefits package.

This position demands excellent coaching skills, effective communication, composure under pressure, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of ethics and integrity. Time and priority management are essential to handle the diverse responsibilities successfully.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old (or meet the minimum age locally for certain duties), possess a high school diploma or GED, and have at least one year of people management experience, preferably in the food service industry, or six months serving as an Opening Coordinator. The role involves physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, and working in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.

CEC Entertainment offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, plus employee discounts, tuition assistance, and career advancement opportunities. The company prioritizes a safe and healthy workplace with rigorous sanitation standards and operational procedures designed to meet or exceed local requirements. Join a company that truly values fun, family, and employee growth, and become part of a team where your leadership will help create lasting memories for families and foster a rewarding career for yourself.