Assistant Restaurant Manager

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Compensation Details

Compensation Details

Exempt : Commission potential from $0.50 to $10.00 for each Membership you sell, and from $0.15 to $3.00 for each Fun Pass you sell! Paid out bi-weekly (unless state law requires otherwise).

Non-Exempt : Commission potential from $2.00 to $8.00 for each Membership you sell, and from $0.60 to $2.40 for each Fun Pass you sell! Paid out bi-weekly (unless state law requires otherwise).

Job Description

Ready to level up your management career? Think you've got what it takes to lead at the beloved family entertainment industry leader? Families love Chuck E. Cheese because our people are the best of the best. As an Assistant Manager , you'll help lead a team committed to making sure "every guest leaves happy." It's a high-energy, high-reward opportunity - ready and waiting for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Make daily decisions that involve time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness and upholding product and guest service standards.

• Build sales and maximize profits by effectively recruiting, training, developing and motivating your team to meet company and guest expectations.

• Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and run environment.

• Understand cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management.

• Take ownership of an Area of Impact "AOI" in one of four areas and over time, complete a rotation in each of the following areas:

• The Kitchen - manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness. Oversee pizza dough preparation from scratch, cook pizza and other Chuck E. menu items.

• Sales - with oversight over the Cashier, Salad Bar and Gift Shop. This includes monitoring Sales results (including upselling and suggestive selling programs). Inventory, ordering, execution and profitability management of the Merchandise area. And quality assurance of the Salad Bar and prep procedures.

• Showroom - lead birthday party execution and planning. Maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction while optimizing showroom seating.

• Gameroom - partner with the Technical Manager to keep games and restaurant equipment in top condition with minimal down time. Analyze game play data and ticket payouts while keeping the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest ready.

Skills We're Looking For:

• Coaching and Developing Others

• Effective Communication

• Composure

• Resourcefulness

• Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity

• Time and Priority Management

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 (RVP approval may allow for hiring at the age permitted by local law for selling, ringing up, checking identification and serving alcohol)

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry OR experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six (6) months

Essential Job Functions and Work Environment:

• 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

Notice to Applicants: We anticipate we will be taking applications for this position until September 25, 2026.

Benefits & Perks:
CEC offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees nationwide.

All employees enjoy access to telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee meal discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition savings, scholarships, and financial relief resources.

Part-time employees may enroll in fixed indemnity medical coverage, dental and vision options, and voluntary life and short-term disability benefits.

Full-time employees (averaging 29.5+ hours/week) are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick/vacation time, paid holidays (where applicable), FSA/HSA options, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, legal coverage, and additional education and student loan support.

State & Local Compliance:
CEC provides paid sick leave and other benefits as required by applicable state and local laws.

• 1 hour per 30 hours worked

At Chuck E Cheese, we care about the safety and health of our guests and employees. We have rigorous health and sanitation standards, and our operational procedures are designed to meet or exceed local requirements and most importantly to protect the health of our teams and guests.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

#Diversity #Inclusion Culture

The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck's Arcade brands.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the placeWhere a Kid Can Be a Kid, the brand is committed to safetythrough programs like Kid Check and community support, having donated more than $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, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn't added on---"The Fun is Baked In"! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through different attractions to support physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids.

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across45statesand 18countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

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Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.