Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Abington Township, PA

23d•$18 - $20

About The Position

CEC Entertainment is hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead a team at a family dining and entertainment venue. The role supports daily operations and helps ensure guests have a safe, clean, enjoyable experience. The manager makes decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and product and guest-service standards; recruits, trains, develops, and motivates employees; and manages cost controls, inventory, financials, and labor. The position pays $18.40–$20.45 per hour, with commission opportunities for Membership and Fun Pass sales. Commission rates and payout frequency vary based on exempt or non-exempt classification. The manager takes ownership of an Area of Impact and rotates through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom. Responsibilities across these areas include kitchen ordering and food safety; sales, merchandise, and salad bar operations; birthday party planning and execution; and coordination with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment. The position requires 40 hours per week and at least one year of experience managing people, preferably in food service, or six months of experience as an Opening Coordinator.

Requirements

Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old; RVP approval may allow hiring 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.

Nice To Haves

People-management experience in the food service industry.

Responsibilities

Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and product and guest-service standards.
Recruit, train, develop, and motivate the team to meet company and guest expectations, build sales, and maximize profits.
Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean, and properly run environment.
Manage cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor.
Take ownership of an Area of Impact and complete rotations in the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom.
In the Kitchen, manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness; oversee scratch pizza dough preparation and prepare menu items.
In Sales, oversee the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop; monitor sales results and selling programs; and manage merchandise inventory, ordering, execution, and profitability, along with salad bar quality and preparation procedures.
In the Showroom, lead birthday party planning and execution, maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction, and optimize showroom seating.
In the Gameroom, partner with the Technical Manager to maintain games and restaurant equipment, 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, scholarships, and 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 averaging at least 29.5 hours per week may 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.
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