Party Host - Cast Member

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. They proudly operate the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade brands. Chuck E. Cheese is famous for celebrating over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful and lasting memories through fun, food, and play. Known as the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid®, the brand is deeply committed to safety through programs like Kid Check® and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was honored with the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its leadership in both innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food and engaging entertainment, ensuring that "The Fun is Baked In." Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through various attractions to foster physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in children. CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries. The company is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite families everywhere.

The role of Party Host at Chuck E. Cheese is an energetic position perfect for first-time job seekers or those looking to build an exciting career. Party Hosts play a crucial role in making every event memorable by setting up party areas, handling orders, attending to guests, and ensuring the birthday child enjoys the celebration. The company empowers its Cast Members to provide outstanding service by cross-training in various positions, with over 60% of managers promoted from within. Chuck E. Cheese also offers a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program to help employees get paid promptly without waiting between paychecks.

Pay varies depending on the exemption status: exempt employees can earn commissions ranging from $0.50 to $10 for each membership sold and $0.15 to $3 for each Fun Pass sold; non-exempt employees earn commissions from $2 to $8 for each membership and $0.60 to $2.40 for each Fun Pass, with payments made bi-weekly unless state law requires otherwise. Benefits include competitive pay, a 50% discount on meals during shifts, flexible schedules, scholarships, perks and discounts programs, an employee referral program, and the CEC Cares Fund that assists employees in times of catastrophe.

Candidates for the Party Host position must be at least 15 years old, able to work various shifts, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills along with an energetic and enthusiastic personality. The physical demands of the job include lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, and squatting during shifts. The work environment involves flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises. Safety and health are a top priority at Chuck E. Cheese with rigorous health and sanitation standards in place. The company is also committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CEC Entertainment upholds a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring the workforce reflects the many backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of its guests. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CEC does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Joining Chuck E. Cheese means becoming part of a fun and dynamic workplace dedicated to creating memorable experiences for families and fostering career growth for its employees.