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
Job Description
CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in the family dining and entertainment industry. The company proudly operates iconic brands such as Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade, bringing fun and memorable experiences to families across 45 states and 18 countries. Chuck E. Cheese is celebrated for hosting over half a million birthday parties annually, emphasizing creating joyful and lasting memories through food, fun, and play. The brand is widely respected for its commitment to safety and community support, proudly donating over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, reflecting its innovative spirit and dedication to employee well-being.
Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience renowned for quality food and engaging entertainment where fun truly is baked in. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion physical wellness and skill development in kids by offering various amusement attractions that promote play and connection among families and communities. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues, CEC Entertainment continues to foster a culture centered on diversity, inclusion, and fun.
The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment is an excellent opportunity for individuals ready to elevate their management career within a vibrant and beloved family entertainment leader. Assistant Managers play a crucial role in leading a dedicated team to ensure every guest leaves happy. This high-energy, high-reward position requires hands-on leadership in managing daily operations, including time management, staff scheduling, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards.
Beyond operational responsibilities, Assistant Managers are integral in building sales and maximizing profits by effectively recruiting, training, and motivating their teams to meet and exceed company and guest expectations. They coach staff to deliver exceptional guest service while ensuring the environment remains safe and welcoming. A key part of the position involves understanding and managing cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management.
Assistant Managers are assigned an Area of Impact (AOI) and rotate through four core areas: Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. In the Kitchen, they oversee food safety, scheduling, product ordering, and preparing menu items like pizza dough from scratch. Sales responsibilities encompass supervising the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop areas, including sales results, inventory management, and quality assurance. The Showroom role involves leading birthday party execution and optimizing guest satisfaction and venue seating. In the Gameroom, the Assistant Manager partners with the Technical Manager to maintain equipment functionality, analyze game play data, and ensure cleanliness.
CEC Entertainment values skills such as coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics and integrity, and strong time and priority management. The company offers commission-based earnings with detailed commission structures for exempt and non-exempt positions, paid bi-weekly. This role requires a minimum of one year of management experience in a food service setting or six months as an Opening Coordinator, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work 40 hours per week. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and performing tasks requiring standing, bending, squatting, and exposure to various environmental conditions.
At CEC Entertainment, employees benefit from a comprehensive package including telemedicine, early wage access, 401(k) plans, meal discounts, tuition savings, scholarships, and financial assistance. Full-time employees are eligible for extensive medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional benefits. The company fosters a safe, inclusive work environment, committed to equal opportunity and supporting individuals with disabilities through reasonable accommodations. Working at Chuck E. Cheese means joining a company that truly values diversity, innovation, and a culture where family fun is at the heart of everything they do.
Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience renowned for quality food and engaging entertainment where fun truly is baked in. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion physical wellness and skill development in kids by offering various amusement attractions that promote play and connection among families and communities. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues, CEC Entertainment continues to foster a culture centered on diversity, inclusion, and fun.
The Assistant Manager role at CEC Entertainment is an excellent opportunity for individuals ready to elevate their management career within a vibrant and beloved family entertainment leader. Assistant Managers play a crucial role in leading a dedicated team to ensure every guest leaves happy. This high-energy, high-reward position requires hands-on leadership in managing daily operations, including time management, staff scheduling, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards.
Beyond operational responsibilities, Assistant Managers are integral in building sales and maximizing profits by effectively recruiting, training, and motivating their teams to meet and exceed company and guest expectations. They coach staff to deliver exceptional guest service while ensuring the environment remains safe and welcoming. A key part of the position involves understanding and managing cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management.
Assistant Managers are assigned an Area of Impact (AOI) and rotate through four core areas: Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. In the Kitchen, they oversee food safety, scheduling, product ordering, and preparing menu items like pizza dough from scratch. Sales responsibilities encompass supervising the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop areas, including sales results, inventory management, and quality assurance. The Showroom role involves leading birthday party execution and optimizing guest satisfaction and venue seating. In the Gameroom, the Assistant Manager partners with the Technical Manager to maintain equipment functionality, analyze game play data, and ensure cleanliness.
CEC Entertainment values skills such as coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics and integrity, and strong time and priority management. The company offers commission-based earnings with detailed commission structures for exempt and non-exempt positions, paid bi-weekly. This role requires a minimum of one year of management experience in a food service setting or six months as an Opening Coordinator, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work 40 hours per week. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and performing tasks requiring standing, bending, squatting, and exposure to various environmental conditions.
At CEC Entertainment, employees benefit from a comprehensive package including telemedicine, early wage access, 401(k) plans, meal discounts, tuition savings, scholarships, and financial assistance. Full-time employees are eligible for extensive medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and additional benefits. The company fosters a safe, inclusive work environment, committed to equal opportunity and supporting individuals with disabilities through reasonable accommodations. Working at Chuck E. Cheese means joining a company that truly values diversity, innovation, and a culture where family fun is at the heart of everything they do.
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 (exceptions with RVP approval as per local law for alcohol-related duties)
- Minimum of one year experience managing people or six months as an Opening Coordinator
- Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during the shift
- Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift
- Must be able to work in an environment with flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to wet, humid, extreme heat and cold conditions
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry, or six months experience as an Opening Coordinator
- Coaching and developing leadership skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Strong composure and resourcefulness
- Demonstrates ethics and integrity
- Time and priority management skills
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 the team to meet company and guest expectations
- Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and well-run environment
- Understand and manage cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management
- Take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) in the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, or Gameroom, completing rotations over time
- Manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness in the Kitchen including pizza dough preparation and menu item cooking
- Oversee sales, inventory, ordering, execution and profitability in Sales, and quality assurance in the Salad Bar
- Lead birthday party planning and execution to maximize bookings and guest satisfaction in the Showroom
- Partner with the Technical Manager to maintain gameroom equipment and cleanliness, analyze game data and ticket payouts
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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