Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment, LLC is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, headquartered in Irving, Texas. The company proudly operates iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade, delivering joyful experiences through great food, family bonding, and fun. Celebrated for hosting over half a million birthday parties annually, Chuck E. Cheese is committed to creating memorable moments that blend engaging entertainment with quality dining in a safe and welcoming environment. The organization takes pride in its strong community involvement, having donated over $24 million to schools and nonprofits, and emphasizing safety through initiatives like Kid Check®. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese earned the "Best in STEM" award and was recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces, reflecting its innovation and commitment to employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza complements this entertainment experience with a neighborhood pizzeria vibe, focusing on quality food and engaging attractions that promote physical wellness and motor skill development in children. 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, inclusion, and fun to unite families everywhere. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment offers a dynamic, high-energy opportunity for professionals eager to advance their management careers within the family entertainment industry. This position plays a vital leadership role, helping to manage a team dedicated to ensuring that every guest leaves happy. The Assistant Manager leads with a focus on operational excellence, guest service, and team development. Key responsibilities include daily decision-making regarding time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and maintaining product and service standards. The role involves building sales and maximizing profits through effective recruitment, training, and motivating team members, while fostering a culture of outstanding guest service and safety. Assistant Managers also engage in cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management. They will take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) in one of four key domains—Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, or Gameroom—and rotate through these areas to gain comprehensive operational knowledge. The Kitchen AOI entails managing food safety, product ordering, pizza and menu item preparation, and maintaining cleanliness. The Sales AOI focuses on overseeing cashiers, salad bar, and gift shop, including inventory, ordering, sales performance, and quality assurance. The Showroom AOI involves planning and executing birthday parties to maximize bookings and guest satisfaction. Lastly, the Gameroom AOI partners with technical staff to maintain equipment, analyze gameplay data, and ensure a clean, guest-ready gaming environment.

This position is offered as a full-time role with competitive hourly pay ranging from $19.32 to $21.47, plus commission opportunities based on membership and Fun Pass sales, paid bi-weekly. Assistant Managers at CEC Entertainment are supported with a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plans with employer matching, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, employee assistance programs, educational support, and meal discounts. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities and fostering an equitable workplace. If you are a motivated leader looking to thrive in a family-friendly, fun-loving environment with ample room for growth and career development, this is the opportunity for you.