Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager

Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.15 - $21.28

Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid sick/vacation time

Paid holidays

Employee meal discounts

Telemedicine access

Early wage access

Employee assistance program

Tuition savings

scholarships

Financial relief resources

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 including 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 is dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and memorable experience for families and children. Known for celebrating over half a million birthdays annually, Chuck E. Cheese offers an environment where kids can enjoy quality food, engaging entertainment, and meaningful play. The company emphasizes safety programs like Kid Check and has contributed over $24 million to schools and nonprofits, demonstrating its commitment to community support.

The Senior Assistant Manager role at Chuck E. Cheese is a vital leadership position responsible for ensuring that every guest leaves happy by maintaining high standards of service, product quality, and cleanliness. This role requires proactive management of daily operations, including staff scheduling, resource allocation, and motivation. The Senior Assistant Manager acts as a coach and mentor, fostering a positive work environment where team members can thrive. They are also tasked with driving sales and maximizing profits by effectively recruiting, training, and developing staff while communicating company expectations clearly. Financial acumen is essential, as the role involves cost control, inventory management, and labor oversight. The position offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $19.15 to $21.28, along with commission opportunities for membership and Fun Pass sales. Moreover, Chuck E. Cheese supports its employees with a 'Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow' program, enhancing financial flexibility. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being in a dynamic, family-focused entertainment environment.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age or older, RVP approval may allow for hiring at age permitted by local law for alcohol-related duties
must have a high-school diploma or GED
college degree preferred
minimum of two years previous management experience preferably in food service industry or proven track record as CEC assistant manager
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
work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, exposure to non-weather-related wet, humid, extreme heat and cold conditions

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
college degree preferred
minimum of two years previous management experience preferably in food service industry or proven track record as CEC assistant manager
effective communication skills
coaching and developing others
ability to empower team members
demonstrated ethics and integrity
problem solving and decision making skills
values diversity
strong time and priority management skills

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, and developing team members
coach and motivate team to maintain high quality guest service and safety
exercise good business judgment in cost control, financial accounting, inventory levels, and labor management