Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Salinas, CA

2d•$19 - $21

About The Position

At CEC Entertainment, the Assistant Restaurant Manager helps lead a team focused on making sure every guest leaves happy. This high-energy management role supports daily restaurant and entertainment operations, builds sales and profits, develops team members, and upholds guest service, cleanliness, safety, and product standards. The role takes ownership of an Area of Impact and rotates through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas over time. In the Kitchen, the manager oversees product ordering, food safety, scheduling, cleanliness, dough preparation, and cooking. In Sales, the manager oversees cashier, salad bar, and gift shop operations, including sales results, upselling, inventory, ordering, execution, profitability, and salad bar quality. In the Showroom, the manager leads birthday party planning and execution, party bookings, guest satisfaction, and seating. In the Gameroom, the manager partners with the Technical Manager to maintain games and equipment, review game-play and ticket-payout data, and keep the area clean and guest ready. The position pays $19.32–$21.47 per hour. Commission potential depends on classification: exempt employees may earn $0.50–$10.00 per Membership and $0.15–$3.00 per Fun Pass sold; non-exempt employees may earn $2.00–$8.00 per Membership and $0.60–$2.40 per Fun Pass sold. Commissions are paid bi-weekly unless state law requires otherwise.

Requirements

Must be able to work 40 hours a week.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old, subject to the stated RVP approval exception for 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.
Build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, developing, and motivating the team.
Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean, well-run environment.
Apply cost-control procedures and manage 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, cleanliness, pizza dough preparation, and cooking menu items.
In Sales, oversee cashier, salad bar, and gift shop operations; monitor sales results and selling programs; and manage merchandise inventory, ordering, execution, and profitability.
In Sales, ensure salad bar quality and proper 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 and minimize downtime.
In the Gameroom, analyze 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.
Full-time employees averaging 29.5 or more hours per week are eligible for 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.