Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates popular brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade. With close to 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues spread across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment is a trusted name in the industry. The company emphasizes creating joyful, lasting memories for families through a unique combination of fun, food, and play. Chuck E. Cheese alone celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicating itself to providing a safe, engaging environment for kids and families alike. The brand's commitment to safety is reflected in programs like Kid Check®, and its strong community involvement is demonstrated through charitable donations exceeding $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In addition to its community impact, Chuck E. Cheese has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the “Best in STEM” in 2025 and has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, recognizing its leadership in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience centered around quality food, entertaining activities, and creating lifelong memories—unique in that “The Fun is Baked In.” Both brands play a role in promoting physical wellness and motor skill development in children through their various attractions. The company prides itself on fostering a workplace culture defined by diversity, inclusion, and a passion for fun and play that unites families. CEC Entertainment's dedication to employee growth, safety, and competitive compensation is part of what makes it a desirable employer in the food service and entertainment industry.

This role of Assistant Manager at CEC Entertainment is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their management career in the family entertainment sector. The position involves leading a high-energy team committed to exceptional guest service and operational excellence. The Assistant Manager helps set the tone and environment to ensure "every guest leaves happy," which is a core value of the company.

As an Assistant Manager, you will oversee daily operations encompassing time management, staff scheduling, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding high standards for products and guest experiences. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, developing, and motivating a team to meet both company goals and guest expectations, thereby driving sales and maximizing profits. You will also coach your team on delivering outstanding service while ensuring a safe and clean environment.

The role demands a strong understanding of cost control, inventory management, labor management, and financial oversight. A unique aspect of the position is taking ownership of an "Area of Impact" (AOI) in one of four core focus areas: the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, or Gameroom. Over time, the Assistant Manager completes rotations through each of these areas, gaining comprehensive experience in all operations segments.

In the Kitchen, the focus is on managing food safety, ordering, scheduling, cleanliness, and cooking menu items including overseeing pizza dough preparation. In the Sales area, responsibilities include monitoring sales results, participating in upselling and suggestive selling programs, and managing the merchandise and salad bar quality and inventory. The Showroom duties involve leading birthday party planning and execution, maximizing bookings, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The Gameroom area requires partnership with the Technical Manager to maintain equipment functionality, analyze gameplay data, manage ticket payouts, and maintain cleanliness.

The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $19.32 to $21.47, with additional commission potential based on sales of memberships and Fun Passes, paid bi-weekly. Both exempt and non-exempt employees have different commission structures offering attractive incentives to boost earnings. The role promises not only a rewarding career with advancement opportunities but also immerses the candidate in a vibrant work environment filled with family-friendly fun and growth potential.