Assistant Restaurant Manager

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.

Pay

$20.07 - $22.30 hourly

Commission potential:

• Exempt: $0.50 to $10.00 for each Membership sold, and $0.15 to $3.00 for each Fun Pass sold. Paid bi-weekly (unless state law requires otherwise).
• Non-Exempt: $2.00 to $8.00 for each Membership sold, and $0.60 to $2.40 for each Fun Pass sold. Paid bi-weekly (unless state law requires otherwise).

Responsibilities

• Make daily decisions involving time management, staff scheduling, cleanliness, and upholding product and guest service standards.
• Build sales and maximize profits by effectively recruiting, training, developing, and motivating your team to meet company and guest expectations.
• Coach and inspire the team to deliver outstanding guest service and ensure a safe, clean, and fun environment.
• Understand cost control procedures, inventory, financials, and labor management.
• Take ownership of an Area of Impact (AOI) in one of four areas and complete a rotation in each:
  • The Kitchen – manage product ordering, food safety, scheduling, and cleanliness. Oversee pizza dough preparation from scratch, cook pizza, and other Chuck E. menu items.
  • Sales – oversee the Cashier, Salad Bar, and Gift Shop. Monitor sales results (including upselling and suggestive selling programs), inventory, ordering, execution, and profitability of the Merchandise area. Ensure quality assurance of the Salad Bar and prep procedures.
  • Showroom – lead birthday party execution and planning. Maximize party bookings and guest satisfaction while optimizing showroom seating.
  • Gameroom – partner with the Technical Manager to keep games and restaurant equipment in top condition with minimal downtime. Analyze game play data and ticket payouts while keeping the gameroom and surrounding areas clean and guest-ready.

Requirements

• Must be able to work 40 hours a week.
• Must have a high-school diploma or GED.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Coaching and Developing Others
• Effective Communication
• Composure
• Resourcefulness
• Demonstrates Ethics and Integrity
• Time and Priority Management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan for eligible U.S. employees.
• Job training and career growth opportunities.
• "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" program.

CEC Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the guests we serve. 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 any other federal, state, or locally protected class.