Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Wesley Chapel, FL

19d

About The Position

CEC Entertainment is hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead a team at Chuck E. Cheese and ensure guests leave happy. The role involves managing daily restaurant operations, supporting a high-energy family dining and entertainment environment, and contributing to sales, profitability, team development, guest service, cleanliness, and safety. The position requires 40 hours of work per week and includes rotating ownership of an Area of Impact across the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom.

Requirements

Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
High-school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 21 years old, unless RVP approval allows hiring at the age permitted by local law for selling, ringing up, checking identification, and serving alcohol.
At least one year of experience managing people, preferably in food service, or experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six months.
Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0–50 pounds during a scheduled shift.
Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push or pull, walk, and squat during a scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing people in the food service industry.
Opening Coordinator experience.

Responsibilities

Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and product and guest service standards.
Recruit, train, develop, and motivate team members to meet company and guest expectations and build sales and profits.
Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean, and well-run environment.
Manage and understand cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor.
Take ownership of an Area of Impact and complete rotations in each of the following areas over time:
Kitchen: Manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness; oversee scratch-made pizza dough preparation and prepare pizza and other menu items.
Sales: Oversee the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop; monitor sales results, including upselling and suggestive selling; manage merchandise inventory, ordering, execution, and profitability; and ensure Salad Bar quality and preparation procedures.
Showroom: Lead birthday party planning and execution, maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction, and optimize showroom seating.
Gameroom: Partner with the Technical Manager to maintain games and restaurant equipment and minimize downtime; analyze game-play data and ticket payouts; and keep the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest-ready.

Benefits

Commission potential for Membership and Fun Pass sales, paid bi-weekly unless state law requires otherwise.
Telemedicine access.
Early wage access.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee meal discounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition savings and scholarships.
Financial relief resources.
Eligible part-time employees may enroll in fixed indemnity medical coverage, dental and vision options, and voluntary life and short-term disability benefits.
Eligible full-time employees may receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays where applicable; FSA/HSA options; life and disability insurance; voluntary benefits; legal coverage; and additional education and student loan support.
Paid sick leave and other benefits as required by applicable state and local laws.
Job training and career growth opportunities.
Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program.
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) benefits for eligible U.S. employees.