Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Brentwood, CA

21d

About The Position

CEC Entertainment is hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead a team at Chuck E. Cheese and ensure guests leave happy. The role supports restaurant operations, guest service, sales, profitability, and team development. Compensation is $21.47–$23.61 per hour, with commission opportunities for membership and Fun Pass sales. Commission rates vary by exempt or non-exempt status and are paid biweekly unless state law requires otherwise. The manager takes ownership of an Area of Impact and rotates over time through kitchen, sales, showroom, and gameroom responsibilities. Work includes food preparation and safety, sales and merchandise execution, birthday party operations, and maintaining games and restaurant equipment. The position requires 40 hours per week and involves active work in a loud, high-energy environment with flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to wet, humid, very hot, or very cold conditions. CEC provides eligible employees with benefits and resources that vary by employment status. Benefits mentioned include telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k), employee meal discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition savings, scholarships, financial relief resources, and various health, insurance, leave, and education benefits.

Requirements

Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years old, subject to the stated exception for RVP approval where permitted by local law.
At least one year of experience managing people, preferably in food service, or at least six months of experience as an Opening Coordinator.
Ability to lift or carry objects weighing 0–50 pounds during a scheduled shift.
Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

People-management experience in the food service industry is preferred.

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.
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.
In the kitchen, manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness; oversee pizza dough preparation and prepare 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 and preparation quality.
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 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.
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 averaging 29.5 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Eligible full-time employees may receive paid sick and vacation time and paid holidays where applicable.
Eligible full-time employees may access 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.