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. Known for celebrating over half a million birthdays annually, Chuck E. Cheese commits to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. The company takes pride in fostering a safe, family-friendly environment supported by programs like Kid Check to ensure guest and employee safety and has donated over $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, demonstrating its leadership in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience focused on quality food, engaging entertainment, and making lifelong memories where fun is an integral part of the brand, not just added on. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza promote play to support children's physical wellness and motor skill development. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment fosters diversity, inclusivity, and a culture of fun to unite families and communities.

The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment is a fantastic management career opportunity in the family entertainment industry. This hourly position offers competitive pay, ranging from $18.40 to $20.45 per hour, plus commission potential, which varies depending on exempt status and sales results from memberships and Fun Passes. This role is designed for individuals ready to lead a dynamic team focused on creating exceptional guest experiences where every customer leaves happy. It is a high-energy and rewarding position that demands strong leadership, operational expertise, and passion for customer service.

In this role, the Assistant Manager makes critical daily decisions related to time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, product standards, and guest service. You will lead recruitment, training, development, and motivation efforts to maximize sales and profits while coaching your team to deliver exceptional service. The position includes managing an "Area of Impact" (AOI), rotating through areas like kitchen operations, sales, showroom management, and the game room to gain comprehensive organizational knowledge. The Assistant Manager oversees safety, cleanliness, and operation efficiency, including food safety and inventory management in the kitchen, enhancing sales and profitability in the merchandise and salad bar areas, optimizing birthday party execution in the showroom, and partnering with the Technical Manager to maintain game equipment.

CEC Entertainment prioritizes employee growth, offering extensive benefits such as telemedicine access, early wage access, 401(k) plans, meal discounts, Employee Assistance Programs, tuition savings, scholarships, and financial relief programs. Full-time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick and vacation time, paid holidays, FSA/HSA options, life and disability insurance, and additional education support. Part-time employees can enroll in fixed indemnity medical coverage and other voluntary benefits. CEC is committed to complying with state and local laws regarding paid sick leave and embraces diversity and inclusion. The company values integrity, resourcefulness, effective communication, coaching ability, composure, and strong time management skills in its team members. This position requires availability for 40 hours per week and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods in a lively workplace environment with varied conditions such as loud noise and changing temperatures.

Joining CEC Entertainment means becoming part of a vibrant culture dedicated to fun, family, and career advancement rooted in safety and community impact.