Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Chicago, IL

18h•$18 - $20

About The Position

At CEC Entertainment, the Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager helps manage restaurant operations and guest expectations to ensure guests have an excellent experience. The role supports employees by providing resources, training, and motivation so the team can meet guest-service standards. The position involves making daily operational decisions, building sales and maximizing profits, coaching and developing employees, and maintaining product quality, cleanliness, safety, and other company standards. The role also uses sound business judgment in cost control, financial accounting, inventory, and labor management. CEC Entertainment offers earned wage access through its “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” program. Compensation is listed as $18.11–$20.13 per hour, with additional commission potential for selling Memberships and Fun Passes. Commission rates vary by exempt status and are paid bi-weekly unless state law requires otherwise.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old, subject to the stated exception for hiring at the age permitted by local law with RVP approval for alcohol-related duties.
High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of previous management experience, preferably in food service, or a proven track record as a CEC Assistant Manager.
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.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Management experience in the food service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling and support, product quality, cleanliness, and other company standards.
Build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, developing, and communicating company and guest expectations to the team.
Coach, teach, and motivate the team to maintain high-quality guest service and safety.
Apply sound business skills and judgment to cost control, financial accounting, inventory levels, and labor management.

Benefits

Earned wage access through the “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” program.
Telemedicine 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.
Commission potential for Membership and Fun Pass sales.