Assistant Restaurant Manager

As an Assistant Manager at CEC Entertainment, you will help lead a team committed to ensuring every guest leaves happy. You will make daily decisions that involve time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards. Compensation $19.32 - $21.46 Hourly Exempt: Commission potential from $0.50 to $10.00 per Membership sold and $0.15 to $3.00 per Fun Pass sold. Paid bi‑weekly. Non‑Exempt: Commission potential from $2.00 to $8.00 per Membership sold and $0.60 to $2.40 per Fun Pass sold. Paid bi‑weekly. 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 recruiting, training, developing, and motivating the 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 rotate over time through the following: Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. Kitchen: manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness. Oversee pizza dough preparation from scratch, cook pizza and other menu items. Sales: oversee the Cashier, Salad Bar and Gift Shop; monitor sales results; manage inventory, ordering, execution, profitability, and quality assurance. Showroom: lead birthday party execution and planning, maximize bookings, and optimize seating. Gameroom: partner with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment, analyze play data, and ensure the area is 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 permit hiring at the age allowed 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, loud noise, and exposure to non‑weather related wet, humid, extreme heat and extreme cold conditions. Benefits & Perks CEC Entertainment offers a competitive benefits package, including telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee meal discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition savings, scholarships, financial relief resources, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick/vacation time, holidays (where applicable), FSA/HSA options, life and disability insurance, and voluntary benefits. State & Local Compliance Paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked. Background Check & Accommodations Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Certain positions may require a background check after a conditional offer if duties involve handling cash or confidential information. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. At CEC Entertainment, we care about the safety and health of our guests and employees. We comply with all applicable state and local laws, including paid sick leave and other benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chuck E. Cheese