Party Host - Cast Member - Quick Hire!
Posted on October 24, 2025
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 is renowned for creating a joyful environment where kids and families can eat, play, and celebrate special moments. The company hosts over half a million birthdays each year, dedicating itself to crafting lasting memories through fun, food, and play experiences. Known as the place 'Where a Kid Can Be a Kid', Chuck E. Cheese emphasizes safety through innovative programs such as Kid Check, along with active community engagement which has resulted in donations of more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. Peter Piper Pizza complements this mission by offering a neighborhood pizzeria atmosphere combined with engaging entertainment, promoting family bonding through flavorful food and fun. Together, these brands operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across 45 states and 18 countries, celebrating diversity and fostering a culture of fun and inclusion that unites families.
The Party Host role at Chuck E. Cheese is an excellent opportunity for first-time job seekers and those looking to build an exciting and rewarding career. Party Hosts are instrumental in making events memorable by ensuring every birthday party is a blast. This position involves preparing the party area by setting up tables, taking orders, attending to guests, and most importantly, ensuring the birthday child and guests have a fantastic time. The company empowers its Cast Members through comprehensive cross-training across various positions, which equips them to deliver exceptional service and opens doors for career progression. In fact, over 60% of Chuck E. Cheese managers have been promoted from within, highlighting the company's commitment to internal growth and employee development.
Competitive hourly pay ranging between $13.75 to $14.75 reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding its team members. The job also features a unique "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program to allow employees quicker access to their earnings between paychecks. Additional benefits include flexible scheduling, a 50% discount on meals during shifts, scholarship opportunities, employee perks and discounts programs, an employee referral program, and the CEC Cares Fund that assists employees in times of need. The work environment for Party Hosts requires the ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, walk, and squat during shifts and to occasionally lift or carry items weighting up to 50 pounds. Employees must be comfortable working around flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises, and must display an energetic, enthusiastic demeanor paired with excellent customer service skills.
CEC Entertainment values diversity, inclusion, and a positive work culture, demonstrated by its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces and winning the "Best in STEM" award in 2025. The company also provides a broad range of benefits to eligible US employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Through extensive training and career advancement programs, Chuck E. Cheese ensures its employees are set up for success. Safety and health priorities are paramount at Chuck E. Cheese, featuring rigorous health and sanitation standards designed to meet or exceed local government regulations to protect both team members and guests. This role represents not only a job but an opportunity to join a friendly, vibrant community committed to fun, safety, and family values.
- Be at least 15 years of age
- available to work various shifts
- able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds
- able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, walk, and squat during scheduled shift
- able to handle job stress and interact effectively with others