Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Brentwood, CA

23d•$21 - $24

About The Position

CEC Entertainment is hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead a team at Chuck E. Cheese and make sure every guest leaves happy. This high-energy management role supports daily restaurant operations, sales, staff development, guest service, and a safe, clean environment. The manager takes ownership of an Area of Impact and rotates through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas over time. The position requires 40 hours per week and at least one year of people-management experience, preferably in food service, or at least six months of experience as an Opening Coordinator. Candidates must have a high-school diploma or GED and be at least 21 years old, subject to the stated exception for approval to hire at the locally permitted age for alcohol-related duties. The role involves lifting or carrying objects weighing 0–50 pounds and standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing or pulling, walking, and squatting during a shift. The work environment may include flashing or flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and non-weather-related wet, humid, extremely hot, or extremely cold conditions. CEC offers eligible employees benefits and resources including telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k), employee meal discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition savings, scholarships, and financial relief resources. Full-time employees averaging at least 29.5 hours per week may be eligible for 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 education and student loan support. The advertised hourly compensation is $21.47–$23.61, with commission potential for Membership and Fun Pass sales that varies by exempt status.

Requirements

Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
High-school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old, unless approved to hire at the age permitted by local law for alcohol-related duties.
At least one year of experience managing people, preferably in food service, or at least six months of experience as an Opening Coordinator.
Able to lift or carry objects weighing 0–50 pounds during a scheduled shift.
Able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push or pull, walk, and squat during a scheduled shift.
Skills in coaching and developing others, effective communication, composure, resourcefulness, ethics and integrity, and time and priority management.

Responsibilities

Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and 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 maintain a safe, clean, and well-run environment.
Understand and apply cost-control procedures, inventory management, financials, and labor management.
Take ownership of an Area of Impact and rotate over time through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas.
In the Kitchen, manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness; oversee scratch preparation of pizza dough and cooking of menu items.
In Sales, oversee the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop; monitor sales results and upselling programs; manage merchandise inventory, ordering, execution, and profitability; and ensure Salad Bar quality and preparation procedures.
In the Showroom, lead birthday party execution and planning, maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction, and optimize seating.
In the Gameroom, partner with the Technical Manager to keep games and restaurant equipment in good condition with minimal downtime; analyze game-play data and ticket payouts; and keep the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest-ready.

Benefits

Telemedicine access.
Early wage access.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee meal discounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition savings and 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 may receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid sick and vacation time for eligible full-time employees.
Paid holidays where applicable.
FSA/HSA options.
Life and disability insurance.
Voluntary benefits and legal coverage.
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.
Commission potential on Membership and Fun Pass sales.