Ready to level up your management career? Think you’ve got what it takes to lead at 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.
Why Chuck E. Cheese?
Lead, learn, grow, and have fun doing it! Build your career in a fast-paced environment designed to develop future leaders, with newly remodeled locations that match the energy of where we’re headed.
What you get:
• Flexible work schedule with no late nights
• Paid vacations and direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow to better manage your budget
Earn more while you lead:
Get rewarded for bringing the fun. All employees working in our Fun Centers have the opportunity to earn extra income through our commission program. The more you engage guests, promote our offerings, and help create memorable experiences, the more you can earn. Best of all, there’s no commission cap, so your earning potential is unlimited.
Recognized:
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry-Level 2026
• USA Today’s Brands Most Trusted by Parents 2026
• Best Private Companies to Work for (U.S. News 2024–2025)
• Best Brands to Work For (QSR Magazine 2022–2023)
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 and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and run environment.
• Exercise excellent business skills and judgement in cost control procedures, financial accounting, inventory levels and labor management
Skills We’re Looking For:
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity
• Effective Communication
• Empowers Others
• Values Diversity
• Time and Priority Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older (RVP approval may allow for hiring at the age permitted by local law for selling, ringing up, checking identification and serving alcohol)
• Must have a high-school diploma or GED
• 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 scheduled shift
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift
• In addition to the essential job responsibilities stated above, the ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others, including guests and Team members, are essential functions of the job.
• 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
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 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
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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:
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.
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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, 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.
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