Assistant Manager — Lead a High-Energy Family Experience

CEC Entertainment, LLC; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

Early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

employee meal discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

tuition savings

scholarships

financial relief resources

Job summary

CEC Entertainment, LLC is hiring an Assistant Manager for Chuck E. Cheese. You will lead a high-energy team, manage scheduling, guest service, and daily operations to ensure guests leave happy.

The role emphasizes coaching, cost control, and a rotations program across Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with focus on safety, cleanliness, and delivering memorable family experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 40 hours a week
• Must have a high-school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry OR experience as an Opening Coordinator for at least six (6) months

Responsibilities

• Make daily decisions that involve time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness and upholding product and guest service standards.
• Build sales and maximize profits by effectively recruiting, training, developing and motivating your team to meet company and guest expectations.
• Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and run environment.
• Understand cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management.
• Take ownership of an Area of Impact “AOI” in one of four areas and over time, complete a rotation in each of the following areas: The Kitchen – manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness. Oversee pizza dough preparation from scratch, cook pizza and other Chuck E. menu items. Sales – with oversight over the Cashier, Salad Bar and Gift Shop. This includes monitoring Sales results (including upselling and suggestive selling programs). Inventory, ordering, execution and profitability management of the Merchandise area. And quality assurance of the Salad Bar and prep procedures. Showroom – lead birthday party execution and planning. Maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction while optimizing showroom seating. Gameroom – partner with the Technical Manager to keep games and restaurant equipment in top condition with minimal down time. Analyze game play data and ticket payouts while keeping the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest ready.

Skills

Coaching and Developing Others

Effective Communication

Composure

Resourcefulness

Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity

Time and Priority Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CEC Entertainment, LLC is hiring an Assistant Manager for Chuck E. Cheese. You will lead a high-energy team, manage scheduling, guest service, and daily operations to ensure guests leave happy.

The role emphasizes coaching, cost control, and a rotations program across Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment with focus on safety, cleanliness, and delivering memorable family experiences.