Assistant Restaurant Manager

Chuck E Cheese; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,510 - 30,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

Early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

EAP

Tuition savings

Scholarships

Financial relief resources

Job summary

Chuck E. Cheese is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead a high-energy team in a beloved family entertainment environment. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, coach staff, and manage daily operations to ensure a safe, fun, and efficient venue.

You’ll oversee scheduling, training, and performance, while guiding cost control and inventory. This role offers opportunities to rotate through Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas as needed.

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 (local law may permit younger hires for specific duties).
• Minimum of one year of experience managing people, preferably in food service, or as Opening Coordinator for at least six months.

Responsibilities

• Make daily decisions involving time management, staffing, cleanliness, and guest service standards.
• Build sales and maximize profits by recruiting, training, and motivating your team to meet company expectations.
• Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Understand cost control, inventory, financials, and labor management.
• Take ownership of an AOI and rotate through Kitchen, Sales, Showroom, and Gameroom areas with responsibilities such as ordering, food safety, party execution, and game-room upkeep.

Skills

Coaching Others

Effective Communication

Composure

Resourcefulness

Ethics & Integrity

Time Management

Job description

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Compensation Details

$19.97 - $22.19 per hour

Commission Details

Exempt: Commission potential from $0.50 to $10.00 for each Membership you sell, and from $0.15 to $3.00 for each Fun Pass you sell. Paid out bi‑weekly (unless state law requires otherwise).

Non‑Exempt: Commission potential from $2.00 to $8.00 for each Membership you sell, and from $0.60 to $2.40 for each Fun Pass you sell. Paid out bi‑weekly (unless state law requires otherwise).

Job Description

Ready to level up your management career? Think you’ve got what it takes to lead in the beloved family entertainment industry leader? Families love Chuck E. Cheese because our people are the best of the best. As an Assistant Manager, you’ll help lead a team committed to making sure every guest leaves happy. It’s a high‑energy, high‑reward opportunity – ready and waiting for you.

Job 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 orderly 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: Kitchen – manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness; oversee pizza dough preparation from scratch, cook pizza, and other Chuck E. menu items.
  Sales – oversee the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop; monitor sales results (including upselling and suggestive selling programs); handle inventory, ordering, execution, and profitability management of the merchandise area; ensure 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 downtime; analyze game play data and ticket payouts while keeping the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest ready.

Skills We're Looking For

• Coaching and Developing Others
• Effective Communication
• Composure
• Resourcefulness
• Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity
• Time and Priority Management

Minimum 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 (RVP approval may allow hiring at the age permitted by local law for selling, ringing up, checking identification, and serving alcohol).
• 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.

Essential Job Functions and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0–50 pounds during the scheduled shift.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk, and squat during the scheduled shift.
• The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and exposure to non‑weather related wet, humid, extreme heat, and extreme cold conditions.

Benefits & Perks

CEC offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees nationwide.

All employees enjoy access to telemedicine, early wage access, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee meal discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition savings, scholarships, and 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+ hours/week) are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick/vacation time, paid holidays (where applicable), FSA/HSA options, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, legal coverage, and additional education and student loan support.

State & Local Compliance

CEC provides paid sick leave and other benefits as required by applicable state and local laws.

1 hour of rest per 30 hours worked.

Background Check and Accommodations

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. Certain positions may require the successful completion of a background check after a conditional offer of employment if the role involves duties such as handling cash, access to confidential information, or other responsibilities that may be directly related to criminal history considerations. Any restrictions required by federal, state, or local law will be applied as applicable.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Chuck E. Cheese, we care about the safety and health of our guests and employees. We have rigorous health and sanitation standards, and our operational procedures are designed to meet or exceed local requirements and most importantly to protect the health of our teams and guests.

At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state, or local protected class.