Technical Manager

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play.

Pay

$16.23 - $18.35 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).

About the role

If it’s broke can you fix it? If it blinks, buzzes or beeps do you know how to keep it blinking, buzzing and beeping? Do you have a knack for all things mechanical, electrical and technological? This position is known internally as Technical Manager.

Technology is at the heart of the Chuck E. Cheese (CEC) experience and we need your electro-mechanical, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting experience. We need top talent who can think on their feet and adapt on the fly. Military veterans, we’re looking for you!

Chuck E. Cheese offers great work-life balance with no early mornings or late, late nights. There are multiple opportunities for advancement, competitive benefits, 401(k), paid vacation and paid professional training to take your tech and management skills to the next level. Oh, and work today, get paid tomorrow! Chuck E. Cheese now offers access to earned wages with our NEW “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” program. Don’t wait between paychecks anymore!

Responsibilities

• Oversee and be responsible for the latest in working on video and skill games, kitchen equipment, register systems, and coin and ticket mechanisms.
• Oversee and be responsible for arcade games, register and IT systems, and ticket dispensers.
• Manage the electrical and mechanical aspects of the game room; perform daily preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot, repair and/or replace defective electronic components, boards, and computers.
• Operate stage show equipment and manage repairs and preventative maintenance, including compressor operation, lighting and sound, pneumatics, mac valves, cylinders, boards, and stage show cosmetics.
• Maintain an inventory of electronic equipment, mechanical parts, and tools.
• Maintain a budget.
• Maintain a safety-focused attitude at all times.

Requirements

• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot down to the component board level.
• Planning, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management and a sense of urgency.
• Military experience, a technical degree, or previous electrical or mechanical training (preferred).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work up to 45 hours per week.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

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, 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. 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.

About 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid professional training to advance your tech and management skills.
• Access to earned wages with the “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” program.
• Job training and career growth opportunities.