About the Role
This position is known internally as an Opening Coordinator. You’re the show before the show. Before kids and families experience the magic of Chuck E. Cheese you help make sure the games, the food, the prizes, the fun, the amazing…basically everything is ready to go. It’s a huge responsibility and as you might imagine, it’s also a huge opportunity. This position is eligible for our new “Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow” program.
Responsibilities
- Make daily decisions that ensure product quality, store cleanliness and other Company standards are met
- Understands cost control procedures, financial accounting, inventory levels and labor management
- Monitors shift profitability
- Knows, understands and executes proper cash handling and safe procedures
- Sets up shift board and personnel positioning
- Responsible for receiving deliveries and following all security procedures
- Ensures birthday parties are set up and that appropriate personnel are scheduled and assigned to assist the party; evaluates birthday survey and results
- Supervises Cast Members
Requirements
- Must be able to work 35+ hours a week
- Must be able to work weekdays (mornings to mid-afternoon) and available anytime during the weekends
- Must have a high-school diploma or GED, or be in the process of obtaining either
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Minimum of six (6) months supervisory experience, preferably in the food service industry OR validation as a CEC Team 2 Trainer
- 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
- Time and Priority Management
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of six (6) months supervisory experience
Education Level
- High-school diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $18.64 - $20.71 Hourly
- 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!
- 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!
Benefits
- Access to 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 (Part-time)
- Dental and vision options (Part-time)
- Voluntary life and short-term disability benefits (Part-time)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (Full-time)
- Paid sick/vacation time (Full-time)
- Paid holidays (where applicable) (Full-time)
- FSA/HSA options (Full-time)
- Life and disability insurance (Full-time)
- Voluntary benefits (Full-time)
- Legal coverage (Full-time)
- Additional education and student loan support (Full-time)
- Paid sick leave as required by applicable state and local laws
- Job training
- Career growth opportunities
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.
- Learn more at chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
