Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating iconic brands such as 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 creates joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, emphasizing a safe and enjoyable environment for families and kids. The brand is committed to safety programs like Kid Check and has donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its leadership in innovation and employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza provides a neighborhood pizzeria experience where fun is intrinsic, blending quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories for families and communities.

CEC Entertainment fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, celebrating fun and play to unite families worldwide. The company offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan for eligible U.S. employees. As a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer, CEC Entertainment emphasizes career growth opportunities and job training to support employee advancement.

The Assistant Manager position at Chuck E. Cheese is designed for individuals ready to advance their management careers within a beloved family entertainment leader. As an Assistant Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading a dedicated team committed to ensuring "every guest leaves happy." This high-energy and high-reward role requires overseeing a variety of operational areas including staff scheduling, cleanliness, product and guest service standards, and financial management.

You will be responsible for building sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating your team to meet both company and guest expectations. Coaching and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe and clean environment is a significant part of the role. The Assistant Manager will also need to understand and manage cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management to ensure smooth operations.

Leadership responsibilities extend to owning an Area of Impact (AOI), rotating through vital operational sectors such as the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. In the Kitchen AOI, you will manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness while overseeing pizza dough preparation and cooking menu items. The Sales AOI involves managing cashiers, salad bar, and gift shop with a focus on sales results, inventory, ordering, and profitability. The Showroom AOI centers on leading birthday party execution and maximizing bookings and guest satisfaction. The Gameroom AOI requires partnership with the Technical Manager to maintain game and equipment conditions, analyze gameplay data, and keep the area guest ready.

This role demands strong skills in coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and time and priority management. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age (or local legal age with Regional Vice President approval), hold a high school diploma or GED, and have at least one year of people management experience, preferably in food service, or six months experience as an Opening Coordinator. Physical requirements include the ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk, and squat during shifts. The work environment includes exposure to flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and varying temperature conditions.

CEC Entertainment prioritizes health and safety through rigorous standards designed to protect guests and employees. The company also values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring no discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. This Assistant Manager role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow within a company that values family, fun, inclusion, and career development while making a positive impact in the family entertainment industry.