Party Host – Cast Member

Chuck E. Cheese International; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; 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

Chuck E. Cheese is hiring Party Hosts in Santee, CA. You’ll prepare the party area, take orders, attend to guests, and ensure the birthday child has a blast. The role offers cross-training across positions and potential for internal promotion among managers.

Minimum age is 15, shifts vary, and candidates should be energetic and enthusiastic. The environment includes entertaining but sometimes challenging conditions with lights, noise, and active guests.

Qualifications

• Be at least 15 years of age
• Available to work various shifts
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others, including guests and co-workers; work environment includes flashing lights, moving parts and loud noises.

Job description

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!

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 15 years of age
• Available to work various shifts
• 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

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 place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid, the brand is committed to safety through 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 across 45 states and 18 countries. 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.

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. Chuck E. Cheese is a “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” employer.

EEO Statement

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.