Assistant Restaurant Manager - Quick Hire!

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, establishing itself as a premier destination where families and kids can enjoy great food and engaging play experiences. With nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, CEC Entertainment plays a significant role in community entertainment and family dining. Known for celebrating over half a million birthdays annually, the company is dedicated to creating joyful and lasting memories through a combination of fun, food, and play. It is committed to safety and well-being, incorporating programs like Kid Check® to protect children and donating over $24 million to schools and nonprofits. Chuck E. Cheese continues to innovate and lead within the industry, recently earning the "Best in STEM" award and recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2025. CEC Entertainment is hiring for the role of Assistant Manager, a pivotal position within their family entertainment centers. The Assistant Manager supports the store leadership by ensuring the highest standards in guest service and employee management are met. This high-energy, rewarding position involves daily decision-making concerning time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and product and service quality. The role offers competitive hourly compensation ranging between $12.30 and $15.38 and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their management career in a beloved and energetic industry leader. The Assistant Manager is responsible for building sales and maximizing profits by recruiting, training, and motivating the team to meet company and guest expectations. Coaching others is a core requirement, as is maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment. The role demands operational knowledge of cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management. The Assistant Manager will take ownership of an "Area of Impact" (AOI), rotating through specific areas such as the kitchen, sales floor (including cashier, salad bar, and gift shop), showroom (birthday party execution and planning), and game room (equipment maintenance and data analysis). They collaborate closely with the Technical Manager and other team members to ensure overall guest satisfaction and operational success. Strong communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics, integrity, and time management skills are essential for success in this role. The position requires working a 40-hour week and meeting physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. CEC Entertainment provides a rigorous health and sanitation environment to protect both guests and employees, emphasizing safety as a core value. This role offers an exciting chance to thrive in a culture prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and fun while joining a team dedicated to making "every guest leave happy."

• 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 local law exceptions)
• minimum one year of people management experience or six months as an Opening Coordinator
• 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 shifts
• able to work in environments with flashing lights, loud noise, and varying temperature conditions