Assistant Restaurant Manager

Peter Piper Pizza, Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine and early wage access

401(k) retirement plan

Employee meal discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition savings and scholarships

Job summary

Peter Piper Pizza, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager to help execute operations standards and deliver a high-quality guest experience. You will coach and develop team members, certified trainers, team leads, and shift supervisors while upholding hospitality and cleanliness standards.

Join a growing brand with internal career mobility and programs like early wage access. You will drive guest satisfaction, manage scheduling, and support cost control to maximize profits.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older (COO approval may allow for hiring at the age permitted by local law).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry OR experience as a Shift Supervisor for at least six (6) months.]

Responsibilities

• Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling and support, uphold product quality, cleanliness and other Company standards.
• Build sales and maximize profits by effectively recruiting, training, developing and communicating Company and Guest expectations to the entire team.
• Coach, teach and motivate team to maintain high quality Guest service and safety.
• Understands cost control procedures, financial accounting, inventory levels and labor management.

Skills

Coaching & Developing Others

Effective Communication

Composure

Resourcefulness

Ethics & Integrity

Time & Priority Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Peter Piper Pizza, our culture embodies our brand values of food, fun and family, with a commitment to making every guest visit memorable!

Job Description

At Peter Piper Pizza, the Assistant Manager contributes to execution of Peter Piper Pizza's operations standards by ensuring our guests receive a high-quality experience; including providing outstanding hospitality, quality products, a clean environment and coaching/developing Team Members, Certified Trainers, Team Leads, Key Holders and Shift Supervisors.

Join the Peter Piper Pizza family where we provide career and growth opportunities. We are committed to upward mobility within our organization, as 70% of our management team is comprised of internal promotions. As we expand into new markets. these opportunities will also grow. Peter Piper Pizza now offers access to earned wages with our NEW "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program. Don't wait between paychecks anymore!

Job Responsibilities

• Make daily decisions that involve time management, staff scheduling and support, uphold product quality, cleanliness and other Company standards

• Build sales and maximize profits by effectively recruiting, training, developing and communicating Company and Guest expectations to the entire team

• Coach, teach and motivate team to maintain high quality Guest service and safety

• Understands cost control procedures, financial accounting, inventory levels and labor management

Skills We're Looking For:

• Coaching and Developing Others

• Effective Communication

• Composure

• Resourcefulness

• Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity

• Time and Priority Management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a high-school diploma or GED

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older (COO approval may allow for hiring at the age permitted by local law for selling, ringing up, checking identification and serving alcohol)

• Minimum of one (1) year experience managing people, preferably in the food service industry OR experience as a Shift Supervisor 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 scheduled shift.

• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift.

• The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise, as well as exposure to non-weather related wet, humid, extreme heat and extreme cold conditions

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

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.

At Peter Piper Pizza, 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.

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

#Diversity #Inclusion #Culture

The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment, proudly operating the iconic Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza and Chuck's Arcade brands.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates over half a million birthdays annually, dedicated to creating joyful, lasting memories through fun, food, and play. As the placeWhere a Kid Can Be a Kid, the brand is committed to safetythrough programs like Kid Check and community support, having donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits. In 2025, Chuck E. Cheese received the "Best in STEM" award and was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, highlighting its industry leadership both in innovation and employee well-being.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a neighborhood pizzeria experience with quality food, engaging entertainment, and lifelong memories because fun isn't added on-"The Fun is Baked In"! Through amusement and connection, families and communities are brought together every day. Both Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza champion play through different attractions to support physical wellness and strengthen motor skills in kids.

CEC Entertainment and its franchisees operate nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues across45statesand 18countries. The company proudly fosters a culture of diversity and celebrates fun and play to unite every family. Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Peter Piper Pizza is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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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