Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Norcross, GA

23d

About The Position

At CEC Entertainment, the Assistant Restaurant Manager helps lead a team at Chuck E. Cheese, working to ensure every guest leaves happy. This high-energy management role supports daily restaurant operations, guest service, team development, sales, and profitability. The manager takes ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) and rotates through the Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas over time. Responsibilities across these areas include managing food preparation and safety, product and merchandise inventory, sales execution, party planning, and game-room operations. The role requires sound decisions about staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, cost controls, inventory, financials, and labor management. The position requires the ability to work 40 hours per week and meet the listed physical and work-environment demands.

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; RVP approval may permit hiring at the age allowed 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.
The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to non-weather-related wet, humid, extreme heat, and extreme cold conditions.

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 deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean, and operational 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 scratch dough preparation and prepare pizza and other menu items.
In Sales, oversee the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop; monitor sales results and upselling and suggestive-selling 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 bookings and guest satisfaction, and optimize seating.
In the Gameroom, partner with the Technical Manager to maintain games and restaurant equipment and minimize downtime; analyze game-play data and ticket payouts; and keep the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest-ready.

Benefits

Commission potential per Membership and Fun Pass sold, with amounts varying by exempt or non-exempt status; paid bi-weekly unless state law requires otherwise.
Telemedicine access.
Early wage access.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee meal discounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition savings and scholarships.
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 29.5 or more 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.
Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow wage access.