Party Host - Cast Member

Chuck E Cheese; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,730; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early wage access

Employee meal discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Chuck E Cheese in Crystal Lake is hiring Party Hosts to create memorable experiences for our guests. Responsibilities include setting up party areas, attending to guests, and ensuring events run smoothly. Ideal for first-time job seekers, this role offers a chance to grow within the company.

With a supportive environment and potential for promotion, you can build a rewarding career while having fun!

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Available to work various shifts.
• Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shift.
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with guests and co‑workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the party area by setting up tables and taking orders.
• Attend to guests and ensure the birthday child has a blast.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Energetic and enthusiastic personality

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

$15.00 - $16.50 Hourly

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

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow program. Don't wait between paychecks anymore!

Chuck E. Cheese (CEC) is a great place for a first-time job seeker or a place to build an exciting career. Our Cast Members are empowered to provide the greatest service anywhere through cross‑training in a variety of different positions. Over 60% of our managers were promoted from within!

Now Hiring Party Hosts

Party Hosts get the fun in high gear making every event the best it can be. They prepare the party area by setting up tables, taking orders, attending to guests and making sure the birthday child has a blast!

Chuck E. Cheese offers access to earned wages with our NEW "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program. Don't wait between paychecks anymore!

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Available to work various shifts
• Excellent customer service skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality

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.
• In addition to the essential job duties stated above, the ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others, including guests and co‑workers, are essential functions of the job. The work environment includes flashing and flickering lights, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises.

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 per 30 hours worked

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

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.