District Technical 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!

Compensation Details

Job Description

We are currently seeking a District Technical Manager that possesses both technical skills and people skills. Applicants should have achieved technical excellence for their location and have the aspiration to achieve the same for their district. This position is extremely demanding and requires superb organizational skills. In addition to supporting your own location, you will provide the other locations in the district with leadership, training, and support.

Job Responsibilities and Skills:

• Manage technical functions and travel to multiple locations on a regular basis; may require overnight stay on occasion.
• Train and develop strong technical teams in each location to handle daily time management plan.
• Handle all major breakdowns, repairs and if necessary, vendor issues in the locations.
• Responsible for the technical operations and financial results, which includes budgeting costs.
• Work closely with the District Manager to provide Technical Support for the district.
• Train all newly hired technicians in the area.
• Be the Flagship store of the district - lead by example.
• Handle all games, rides and shows within the district, as well as work with the District Manager/Area Director to complete all technical reviews.
• Must have strong organizational skills, as you will need to budget time between the locations. Strong communication skills are a must, as you will be working with many management teams and training new techs within the district.

Internal Applicant Requirements:

• You must have been in the Tech Manager position for a minimum of two (2) years prior to being able to apply for this position.
• If you are currently a District Tech, you must be in your current location for a minimum of two (2) years prior to being allowed to transfer.
• Your last performance appraisal must be at least a rating of 3 (meets expectations) or better.
• You must successfully pass any skills testing requirements and drug/background screenings (when a promotion is involved).
• Qualified Technical Managers should have achieved technical excellence in the areas of building game sales, controlling costs, quality games, rides, and shows as well as people development.

Employment at CEC Entertainment LLC and all brands is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with CEC Entertainment's policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

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.

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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 placeWhere a Kid Can Be a Kid, the brand is committed to safetythrough 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 across45statesand 18countries. 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.

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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.