Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.91 - $15.46
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
job training
Career growth opportunities
Paid Time Off
Job Description
CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment creates joyful, lasting memories for families through its unique combination of food, fun, and play. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, and community support, demonstrated through programs like Kid Check® and donations exceeding $24 million to schools and nonprofits. Recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces and recipient of the “Best in STEM” award for 2025, CEC Entertainment continues to lead the family entertainment industry by fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
As an Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while leading a team dedicated to making sure “every guest leaves happy.” This high-energy, high-reward position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $13.91 to $15.46 and attractive commission opportunities paid bi-weekly based on memberships and Fun Pass sales. Your leadership will encompass daily operational decisions including staff scheduling, cleanliness standards, and upholding food and service quality. You will develop and motivate your team members through effective coaching, training, and performance management to meet company and guest expectations.
The role offers a unique opportunity to rotate through various critical areas of the operation—Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom—allowing you to build broad expertise in areas such as food preparation and safety, sales and inventory management, party execution, and equipment maintenance. You will be responsible for managing inventory, financials, labor, and cost controls to optimize profitability. As a key leader, you will also focus on ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compliance with health regulations, contributing to the company’s strong reputation for maintaining rigorous health and sanitation standards.
CEC Entertainment values leadership qualities such as effective communication, coaching, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, composure under pressure, and time and priority management. The ideal candidate is committed to creating a safe, fun, and memorable environment for families and colleagues alike. The position requires a minimum of one year of people management experience, preferably within the food service industry, and a high school diploma or GED. You must be able to work 40 hours weekly and meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds and performing various physical tasks throughout your shift.
With its commitment to employee growth and a diverse, inclusive culture, CEC Entertainment provides robust benefits, training programs, and career advancement opportunities, making this role an excellent step for professionals seeking to advance their management careers in the family entertainment industry.
As an Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional guest experiences while leading a team dedicated to making sure “every guest leaves happy.” This high-energy, high-reward position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $13.91 to $15.46 and attractive commission opportunities paid bi-weekly based on memberships and Fun Pass sales. Your leadership will encompass daily operational decisions including staff scheduling, cleanliness standards, and upholding food and service quality. You will develop and motivate your team members through effective coaching, training, and performance management to meet company and guest expectations.
The role offers a unique opportunity to rotate through various critical areas of the operation—Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom—allowing you to build broad expertise in areas such as food preparation and safety, sales and inventory management, party execution, and equipment maintenance. You will be responsible for managing inventory, financials, labor, and cost controls to optimize profitability. As a key leader, you will also focus on ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compliance with health regulations, contributing to the company’s strong reputation for maintaining rigorous health and sanitation standards.
CEC Entertainment values leadership qualities such as effective communication, coaching, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, composure under pressure, and time and priority management. The ideal candidate is committed to creating a safe, fun, and memorable environment for families and colleagues alike. The position requires a minimum of one year of people management experience, preferably within the food service industry, and a high school diploma or GED. You must be able to work 40 hours weekly and meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds and performing various physical tasks throughout your shift.
With its commitment to employee growth and a diverse, inclusive culture, CEC Entertainment provides robust benefits, training programs, and career advancement opportunities, making this role an excellent step for professionals seeking to advance their management careers in the family entertainment industry.
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 (RVP approval may allow hiring at legal age for alcohol sales)
- minimum one year experience managing people preferably in food service or six months as Opening Coordinator
- ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
- ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during shift
- ability to work in environment with flashing lights, moving parts, loud noise, and exposure to varying temperatures
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum one year of people management experience preferably in food service industry or six months as Opening Coordinator
- strong coaching, communication, and leadership skills
- ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- commitment to ethics and integrity
- ability to inspire and motivate teams
- knowledge of cost control and inventory management
- ability to maintain composure under pressure
- resourcefulness in problem solving
Job Duties
- Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness and service standards
- build sales and maximize profits through effective recruitment, training, development and motivation of team
- coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service in a safe and clean environment
- understand cost control procedures, inventory, financials and labor management
- take ownership of an Area of Impact including Kitchen, Sales, Showroom or Gameroom
- manage kitchen operations including product ordering, food safety, scheduling and cleanliness
- lead birthday party execution and planning to maximize bookings and guest satisfaction
- partner with Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment, analyze game play data and ticket payouts
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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