Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Valley Stream, NY

2d•$19 - $22

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 daily operational decisions, staff leadership, guest service, sales, and restaurant standards. The manager takes ownership of an Area of Impact and rotates through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas over time. Responsibilities across these areas include managing food ordering and preparation, food safety and cleanliness; overseeing cashier, salad bar, and gift shop operations and sales; leading birthday party planning and execution; and partnering with the Technical Manager to maintain games and restaurant equipment. The role also involves monitoring inventory, financials, labor, cost controls, and the guest experience. The position requires 40 hours of work per week, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of people-management experience (preferably in food service) or six months of experience as an Opening Coordinator. Applicants must be at least 21, subject to the stated local-law and RVP approval exception. The work includes physical activity and exposure to flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and wet, humid, hot, or cold conditions.

Requirements

Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 21 years old; RVP approval may allow 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.
Skills sought include 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.
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.
Apply cost-control procedures and manage 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 cook menu items.
In Sales, oversee cashier, salad bar, and gift shop operations; monitor sales and upselling programs; manage merchandise inventory, ordering, execution, and profitability; and ensure salad bar quality and preparation procedures.
In the Showroom, lead birthday party planning and execution, maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction, and optimize seating.
In the Gameroom, partner with the Technical Manager to maintain games and restaurant equipment, minimize downtime, review game-play data and ticket payouts, 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 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 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
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