Assistant Restaurant Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Restaurant Manager helps lead a team at Chuck E. Cheese and supports the goal of ensuring every guest leaves happy. This is a high-energy management role involving day-to-day operational decisions, team development, sales, guest service, food safety, cleanliness, and cost control. The manager takes ownership of an Area of Impact and rotates over time through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas. In the Kitchen, the manager oversees product ordering, food safety, scheduling, cleanliness, dough preparation, and cooking menu items. In Sales, the manager oversees cashier, salad bar, and gift shop activities, including sales results, upselling, inventory, ordering, execution, profitability, and salad bar quality. In the Showroom, the manager leads birthday party planning and execution, booking performance, guest satisfaction, and seating. In the Gameroom, the manager partners with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment, reviews game and ticket payout data, and keeps the area guest-ready. The role requires the ability to work 40 hours per week and perform physical tasks during a scheduled shift, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing or pulling, walking, and squatting. The work environment may include flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, humidity, wet conditions, and extreme heat or cold. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Must be able to work 40 hours a week.
- Must have a high-school diploma or GED.
- 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 at least six months of experience as an Opening Coordinator.
- 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
- People-management experience in the food service industry is preferred.
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, build sales, and maximize profits.
- Coach and inspire the team to provide outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean, and well-run environment.
- Manage cost control, inventory, financials, and labor.
- Take ownership of an Area of Impact and rotate through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas over time.
- In the Kitchen, manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness; oversee dough preparation and cooking menu items.
- In Sales, oversee cashier, salad bar, and gift shop operations, including sales performance, upselling, inventory, ordering, execution, profitability, and salad bar quality.
- In the Showroom, lead birthday party planning and execution, maximize bookings and guest satisfaction, and optimize seating.
- In the Gameroom, partner with the Technical Manager to maintain games and restaurant equipment, analyze gameplay and ticket payout data, and keep the area clean and guest-ready.
Benefits
- Telemedicine access
- Early wage access
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee meal discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition savings
- Scholarships
- 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.
- Eligible full-time employees receive 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 pay program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
