Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Employee meal discounts
Tuition savings program
scholarships
Employee assistance program
Early wage access
telemedicine
Job Description
CEC Entertainment, LLC is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment headquartered in Irving, Texas. The company proudly operates iconic and beloved brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade across nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues in 45 states and 18 countries. Celebrating over half a million birthdays annually, Chuck E. Cheese has established itself as a place "Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®," dedicated to creating joyful and lasting memories through fun, food, and play. The company is highly committed to safety and community support, running programs like Kid Check® and having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. Recognition of its industry leadership in innovation and employee well-being was marked in 2025 when Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces. Peter Piper Pizza complements this experience by offering neighborhood pizzeria dining infused with engaging entertainment, emphasizing that "The Fun is Baked In". The combined brands champion physical wellness and motor skill development for kids through diverse attractions and play opportunities.
CEC Entertainment fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, and fun, reflecting the broad backgrounds and perspectives of the families it serves. The company maintains rigorous health and sanitation standards, designed to exceed local requirements and ensure the safety and health of its guests and employees. Additionally, CEC offers reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment provides a high-energy, rewarding opportunity to advance a management career within the family entertainment industry leader. Reporting into the leadership team of a vibrant venue, the Assistant Manager works closely with a dynamic team to create exceptional guest experiences, ensuring that "every guest leaves happy." This position involves making key daily operational decisions including staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and service standards in a fast-paced environment.
The role is designed for individuals with strong leadership skills who can inspire and develop a team committed to delivering outstanding guest service in a safe, clean, and well-managed environment. Assistant Managers take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) where they rotate through critical operations departments such as the kitchen, sales, showroom, and gameroom. Responsibilities include managing food safety, inventory control, scheduling, profitability, birthday party planning, technical maintenance collaboration, and guest satisfaction maximization.
CEC Entertainment provides commission structures based on memberships and Fun Pass sales, with potential earnings depending on position exemption status. Commissions are paid bi-weekly and offer incentives for exceptional sales performance.
Overall, the Assistant Manager position is ideal for professionals who possess strong coaching abilities, effective communication skills, resourcefulness, composure under pressure, and exhibit ethics and integrity. This role demands time and priority management skills and the ability to work a minimum of 40 hours weekly. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years of age (with some regional flexibility), and have at least one year of people management experience, preferably in the food service industry, or six months experience as an Opening Coordinator.
CEC Entertainment supports employees through comprehensive benefits programs, training, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment. The company embraces a commitment to equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected classifications. The Assistant Manager role offers a chance to be part of a leading company that values diversity and fosters a family-friendly culture built on fun, food, and lasting memories.
CEC Entertainment fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, and fun, reflecting the broad backgrounds and perspectives of the families it serves. The company maintains rigorous health and sanitation standards, designed to exceed local requirements and ensure the safety and health of its guests and employees. Additionally, CEC offers reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment provides a high-energy, rewarding opportunity to advance a management career within the family entertainment industry leader. Reporting into the leadership team of a vibrant venue, the Assistant Manager works closely with a dynamic team to create exceptional guest experiences, ensuring that "every guest leaves happy." This position involves making key daily operational decisions including staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and service standards in a fast-paced environment.
The role is designed for individuals with strong leadership skills who can inspire and develop a team committed to delivering outstanding guest service in a safe, clean, and well-managed environment. Assistant Managers take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) where they rotate through critical operations departments such as the kitchen, sales, showroom, and gameroom. Responsibilities include managing food safety, inventory control, scheduling, profitability, birthday party planning, technical maintenance collaboration, and guest satisfaction maximization.
CEC Entertainment provides commission structures based on memberships and Fun Pass sales, with potential earnings depending on position exemption status. Commissions are paid bi-weekly and offer incentives for exceptional sales performance.
Overall, the Assistant Manager position is ideal for professionals who possess strong coaching abilities, effective communication skills, resourcefulness, composure under pressure, and exhibit ethics and integrity. This role demands time and priority management skills and the ability to work a minimum of 40 hours weekly. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 21 years of age (with some regional flexibility), and have at least one year of people management experience, preferably in the food service industry, or six months experience as an Opening Coordinator.
CEC Entertainment supports employees through comprehensive benefits programs, training, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment. The company embraces a commitment to equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected classifications. The Assistant Manager role offers a chance to be part of a leading company that values diversity and fosters a family-friendly culture built on fun, food, and lasting memories.
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 with possible regional exceptions
- Minimum one year of experience managing people, preferably in food service or six months as Opening Coordinator
- Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds
- Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during shift
- Able to work in environment with flashing lights, mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to wet, humid, heat and cold conditions
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum one year managing people preferably in food service industry or six months experience as Opening Coordinator
- Effective coaching and development skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain composure and resourcefulness under pressure
- Demonstrated 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 team to meet expectations
- Coach and inspire team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure safe, clean, and well-run environment
- Understand and manage cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor
- Take ownership of an Area of Impact in kitchen, sales, showroom, or gameroom and complete rotation in each
- Manage kitchen operations including food safety, ordering, scheduling, pizza dough preparation, and cooking
- Oversee sales including cashier, salad bar, gift shop, sales results, inventory, ordering, execution, quality assurance, and profitability
- Lead birthday party execution and planning to maximize bookings and guest satisfaction
- Partner with Technical Manager in gameroom for equipment maintenance and analyze play data
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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