Server - Cast Member

CEC Entertainment, LLC; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; 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

CEC Entertainment, LLC is hiring for Cast Members at Chuck E. Cheese who deliver great service across multiple positions and benefit from our “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” program.

This entry-level role offers an opportunity to learn, cross-train, and grow within a family-friendly environment. Responsibilities include serving guests, handling shifts, and contributing to a high-energy venue with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Available to work various shifts.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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 guests and co-workers is essential.

Skills

Customer service

Energetic 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 Servers Servers provide great service as they deliver food to the guests. 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

• telemedicine
• early wage access
• 401(k) retirement plan
• employee meal discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• tuition savings
• scholarships
• financial relief resources
• fixed indemnity medical coverage
• dental and vision options
• voluntary life and short‑term disability benefits
• comprehensive medical
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid sick/vacation time
• paid holidays (where applicable)
• FSA/HSA options
• life and disability insurance
• voluntary benefits
• legal coverage
• 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 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.

#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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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.

As the place where half a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, Chuck E. Cheese's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play and is the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®. Committed to providing a fun, safe environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps protect families through industry‑leading programs such as Kid Check®. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $19 million to schools through its fundraising programs. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and "pizza made fresh, families made happy" culture.