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Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Opportunities for advancement
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Job Description

CEC Entertainment, LLC, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment. The company proudly operates 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 has built a strong reputation for delivering joyful experiences to families and communities through food, fun, and play. The company celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, fostering an environment where kids can be kids. Known for its commitment to safety and community support, including programs like Kid Check® and more than $24 million donated to schools and nonprofits, CEC Entertainment remains a trusted brand in family entertainment.

Chuck E. Cheese received the “Best in STEM” award in 2025 and was recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, reflecting the company’s leadership in innovation and employee well-being. Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience that combines quality food, engaging entertainment, and memorable connections, emphasizing that “The Fun is Baked In.” Both brands champion play through various attractions designed to support physical wellness and develop motor skills in children. The company fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for employees and guests alike.

As a Senior Assistant Manager at Chuck E. Cheese, you will play a critical role in managing the restaurant’s day-to-day operations while also managing expectations to ensure that every guest experience is incredible. This leadership position goes beyond supervising; it’s about motivating, training, and supporting employees to deliver exceptional service consistently. Your responsibilities will include daily decision-making involving time management, staff scheduling, maintaining product quality, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are upheld to company expectations. You will be instrumental in building sales and maximizing profits through effective team recruitment, development, and communication of company and guest expectations.

The role requires strong business acumen with responsibilities including cost control, financial accounting, inventory management, and labor oversight. Coaching and motivating the team to maintain high-quality guest services and safety is a fundamental part of the job. Chuck E. Cheese offers an attractive compensation package, including commission potential paid bi-weekly based on membership and Fun Pass sales, with varying rates for exempt and non-exempt employees. The company also launched the "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program, providing employees with earned wage access to enhance financial flexibility.

CEC Entertainment offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan for eligible U.S. employees. Career growth opportunities and job training are also emphasized, fostering an environment where employees can build rewarding careers in the food service and entertainment industry. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and values the diversity and unique contributions of its workforce. With a culture focused on fun, family, and community, working at CEC Entertainment means being part of a team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for kids and families every day.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age or older
  • Must have a high-school diploma or GED
  • Minimum two years previous management experience preferably in the food service industry or proven track record as a CEC Assistant Manager
  • Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shift
  • Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift
  • The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise, as well as exposure to non-weather related wet, humid, extreme heat and extreme cold conditions

Job Qualifications

  • High-school diploma or GED
  • College degree preferred
  • Minimum two years previous management experience preferably in the food service industry or proven track record as a CEC Assistant Manager
  • Strong coaching and development skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to uphold ethics and integrity
  • Ability to empower others
  • Ability to manage time and priorities
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills
  • Ability to value diversity

Job Duties

  • Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling and support, uphold product quality, cleanliness and company standards
  • Build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, developing and communicating company and guest expectations to the team
  • Coach, teach and motivate team to maintain high quality guest service and safety
  • Exercise good business skills and judgement in cost control procedures, financial accounting, inventory levels and labor management

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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