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Party Host - Cast Member

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee meal discounts
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays

Job Description

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Chuck's Arcade brands, serving millions of families and creating memorable dining and play experiences. Chuck E. Cheese is especially well-known as a premier destination for children's parties and family entertainment, celebrating over half a million birthdays annually. The brand is committed to safety, fun, and community support, having donated over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese was recognized for its innovation and excellence in employee well-being by receiving the "Best in STEM" award and being named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces. Peter Piper Pizza complements the family-friendly dining scene with its neighborhood pizzeria experience, focusing on quality food and engaging entertainment that brings families and communities together. Both brands champion children's play, contributing to physical wellness and development.

CEC Entertainment operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries. The company fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring the workforce reflects the diverse backgrounds of the guests they serve. Chuck E. Cheese also emphasizes a safe and healthy environment for employees and guests by maintaining rigorous standards of health and sanitation.

The role of Party Host at Chuck E. Cheese embodies the company's commitment to fun and excellent customer service. Party Hosts are essential to creating memorable celebrations by preparing party areas, setting up tables, taking orders, attending to guests, and ensuring birthday children have a fantastic time. This position is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a first job or a chance to build a career within a well-established family entertainment brand. Party Hosts enjoy a dynamic, energetic work environment that includes handling interactions with guests, managing event flow, and participating in activities to enhance the party experience.

CEC Entertainment offers a competitive commission structure, rewarding employees for selling Memberships and Fun Passes, with commission potential varying depending on employment status (exempt or non-exempt). The company also promotes financial wellbeing through its "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program, enabling faster access to earned wages. Benefits packages are designed to support employees regardless of their employment status, including telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee meal discounts, educational support, and various insurance options for full-time and part-time employees.

The Party Host position requires candidates to be at least 16 years of age, possess excellent customer service skills, and demonstrate an energetic and enthusiastic personality. The job demands physical activity such as lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking, and squatting throughout shifts in a lively environment with flashing lights and loud noises. The company emphasizes inclusion, offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CEC Entertainment is committed to diverse hiring practices and does not discriminate based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. The company’s mission is rooted in providing a joyful, safe space where kids can be kids and families can connect through food and fun.

Job Requirements

  • be at least 16 years of age
  • available to work various shifts
  • excellent customer service skills
  • energetic and enthusiastic personality
  • 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 scheduled shift
  • able to handle job stress and interact effectively with others

Job Qualifications

  • be at least 16 years of age
  • excellent customer service skills
  • energetic and enthusiastic personality
  • ability to work various shifts

Job Duties

  • prepare the party area by setting up tables
  • take orders and attend to guests
  • ensure the birthday child has an enjoyable experience
  • interact effectively with guests and co-workers
  • lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, walk and squat during shifts
  • uphold health and safety standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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