Assistant Manager — Lead Guests & High-Energy Team

Chuck E Cheese; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

Early wage access

401(k)

Employee meal discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition savings

Scholarships

Financial relief resources

Job summary

Chuck E. Cheese is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a high-energy team in a family-entertainment environment. You will direct daily operations, schedule staff, ensure cleanliness and safe guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes coaching, sales leadership, and cost control, with opportunities to rotate across Kitchen, Sales, Showroom and Gameroom AOIs while delivering memorable experiences for families.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management (1+ year) or as an Opening Coordinator (6+ months).
• High school diploma or GED (minimum).

Responsibilities

• Make daily decisions on time management, staffing, cleanliness and guest service standards.
• Build sales by recruiting, training, developing and motivating the team to meet expectations.
• Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean running environment.
• Understand cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management.
• Own an Area of Impact (AOI) and rotate through Kitchen, Sales, Showroom and Gameroom areas.
• Kitchen: manage ordering, food safety, scheduling, cleanliness.
• Sales: oversee Cashier, Salad Bar and Gift Shop; monitor sales and profitability.
• Showroom: lead birthday party execution and bookings.
• Gameroom: partner with Technical Manager to keep games and equipment in top condition; analyze play data and payouts.

Skills

Coaching & development

Communication

Composure

Resourcefulness

Ethics & integrity

Time management

Job description

Chuck E. Cheese is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a high-energy team in a family-entertainment environment. You will direct daily operations, schedule staff, ensure cleanliness and safe guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes coaching, sales leadership, and cost control, with opportunities to rotate across Kitchen, Sales, Showroom and Gameroom AOIs while delivering memorable experiences for families.