Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager

CEC Entertainment•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At CEC Entertainment, the Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager helps manage restaurant operations and ensure guests receive an excellent experience. The role supports employees with resources, training, and motivation so they can meet guest expectations. Responsibilities include managing staffing and schedules, maintaining product quality and cleanliness, developing the team, and managing costs and other business operations. The position pays $18.11–$20.13 per hour. Commission is available for Membership and Fun Pass sales, with rates that vary by exempt or non-exempt classification and are paid bi-weekly unless state law requires otherwise. Employees can also access earned wages through the Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program. The work environment may include flashing or flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to wet, humid, extremely hot, or extremely cold non-weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. CEC maintains health and sanitation standards and operational procedures intended to protect guests and employees.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Experience in the food service industry preferred.
Skills sought include coaching and developing others, ethics and integrity, effective communication, empowering others, valuing diversity, time and priority management, and problem solving and decision making.

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.
Use sound business skills and judgment in cost control, financial accounting, inventory levels, and labor management.

Benefits

Access to telemedicine.
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.
Commission potential for Membership and Fun Pass sales.
Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow earned-wage access program.