Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Employee meal discounts
Tuition Assistance
Paid sick leave
Job Description
CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade. CEC Entertainment is dedicated to creating joyful and lasting memories through fun, food, and play, making every venue a welcoming space for kids and families to enjoy quality time together. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment has established itself as a dominant player in the family entertainment and dining industry. The company’s commitment to safety, community engagement, and innovation is evident through its programs such as Kid Check® and significant donations to schools and nonprofits exceeding $24 million. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was recognized with the "Best in STEM" award and named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its leadership in both innovation and employee well-being.
The role of Assistant Manager at CEC Entertainment offers an exciting opportunity to advance your management career within a beloved family entertainment company. As an Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese, you will be a key leader in a high-energy environment, helping to ensure "every guest leaves happy." This role involves decision-making that covers time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards. The position is designed to cultivate strong leadership skills as you build sales, maximize profits, and motivate your team to meet both company and guest expectations. You will coach and inspire your team to provide outstanding guest service while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-run environment.
A unique aspect of this role is the ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI), where you will develop expertise by rotating through four critical areas: The Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. Responsibilities within these areas include managing product ordering, food safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen; overseeing sales results and merchandise inventory; leading birthday party execution and planning in the showroom; and collaborating with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment in the gameroom. The position also requires understanding cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management. This is a commission-based role with varying commission potentials for exempt and non-exempt employees, paid bi-weekly.
CEC Entertainment values skills such as coaching, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and time and priority management. The company offers a broad array of benefits designed to support its employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition assistance programs, employee meal discounts, and paid time off for full-time employees. Moreover, CEC embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity employment and fostering a work culture that reflects the diverse families and guests they serve. If you are ready to join a company that celebrates fun, food, family, and career growth, and are eager to contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment, the Assistant Manager position at CEC Entertainment might be the perfect next step for you.
The role of Assistant Manager at CEC Entertainment offers an exciting opportunity to advance your management career within a beloved family entertainment company. As an Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese, you will be a key leader in a high-energy environment, helping to ensure "every guest leaves happy." This role involves decision-making that covers time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards. The position is designed to cultivate strong leadership skills as you build sales, maximize profits, and motivate your team to meet both company and guest expectations. You will coach and inspire your team to provide outstanding guest service while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-run environment.
A unique aspect of this role is the ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI), where you will develop expertise by rotating through four critical areas: The Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. Responsibilities within these areas include managing product ordering, food safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen; overseeing sales results and merchandise inventory; leading birthday party execution and planning in the showroom; and collaborating with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment in the gameroom. The position also requires understanding cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management. This is a commission-based role with varying commission potentials for exempt and non-exempt employees, paid bi-weekly.
CEC Entertainment values skills such as coaching, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and time and priority management. The company offers a broad array of benefits designed to support its employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition assistance programs, employee meal discounts, and paid time off for full-time employees. Moreover, CEC embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity employment and fostering a work culture that reflects the diverse families and guests they serve. If you are ready to join a company that celebrates fun, food, family, and career growth, and are eager to contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment, the Assistant Manager position at CEC Entertainment might be the perfect next step for you.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to work 40 hours a week
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older unless local law permits otherwise
- Minimum of one year of management experience in food service or six months as an Opening Coordinator
- Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shift
- Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift
- Comfortable working in an environment with flashing lights, moving parts, loud noise, and temperature variations
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry or experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six months
- Strong coaching and developing skills
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrates ethics and integrity
- Time and priority management skills
- Ability to work 40 hours a week
Job Duties
- Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness and upholding product and guest service standards
- Build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, developing and motivating your team
- Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and run environment
- Understand cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management
- Take ownership of an Area of Impact in one of four areas with rotation over time
- Manage kitchen operations including product ordering, food safety and cleanliness
- Lead birthday party execution and maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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