Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC is a distinguished leader in the family dining and entertainment industry, headquartered in Irving, Texas. The company proudly operates some of the most beloved brands including Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade. These brands are dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories for families through a unique blend of fun, food, and play. Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually and is widely recognized as the place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid." The company emphasizes safety, innovation, and community engagement through programs like Kid Check® and has contributed over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, underscoring its commitment to employee well-being and industry leadership.

CEC Entertainment operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries. Peter Piper Pizza provides a neighborhood pizzeria experience, offering quality food and engaging entertainment that fosters physical wellness and strengthens motor skills in children. The company prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates fun and play, bringing families and communities together every day.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment offers a high-energy, rewarding opportunity to advance your management career within this beloved family entertainment setting. As an Assistant Manager, you will support the leadership of a dedicated team focused on ensuring every guest leaves happy. This role involves making critical daily decisions related to time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and maintaining product and guest service standards.

You will play a crucial role in building sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating your team to meet both company and guest expectations. Coaching the team to deliver outstanding guest service and maintaining a safe, clean, and well-run environment will be key responsibilities. The position requires an understanding of cost control procedures, inventory management, financial oversight, and labor management.

A unique aspect of this role is ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI), rotating through key operational areas including the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. In the Kitchen, you will manage inventory, food safety, scheduling, and oversee the preparation and cooking of menu items. The Sales area includes supervising the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop, with a focus on sales performance, inventory, and profitability. The Showroom responsibilities involve planning and executing birthday parties to maximize bookings and guest satisfaction. The Gameroom area requires partnering with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment, analyzing gameplay data, and ensuring cleanliness.

This position offers a compensation range of $17.49 to $19.44 per hour, with a commission structure for membership and Fun Pass sales, varying by exempt or non-exempt status. Compensation is paid bi-weekly, subject to state laws. The role demands strong leadership skills such as coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and excellent time and priority management.

CEC provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee meal discounts, tuition savings, scholarships, and financial relief resources. Employees enjoy access to telemedicine, early wage access, and an Employee Assistance Program. Full-time employees receive additional benefits like paid sick and vacation time, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, and legal coverage. Part-time employees may enroll in fixed indemnity medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits.

CEC Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. The company fosters a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees from diverse backgrounds can thrive and contribute to making every guest experience exceptional.