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CEC Entertainment is a company that owns and runs a chain of cafeterias. It specializes in the production and sale of salad, pizzas, desserts, and sandwiches. The company also runs a games zone that features comical entertainment by robots and animated characters, skill-oriented and arcade-style games, rides, video games, and other exciting activities for families. It was founded in 1980 and is located in Irving, Texas, in the United States of America. The company is reported to generate annual revenue of between $500 million to $1 billion and is said to have a staff strength of more than 10,000 employees. Career opportunities at the company include restaurant manager, senor restaurant manager, general manager, technical manager, entry-level supervisor, food and preservation service, party host, kitchen team member, and so on. Salaries of the employees depend on their level of skill and their role in the company, with kitchen team members earning $9.47 per hour and the general manager earning $77,388 per year.

Company - Public
Large
Multiple locations
Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants
1977
What departments CEC Entertainment employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation50.3%
General and Operations Managers28.7%
Computer Systems Managers13.1%
Management - Other7.9%
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How many years of experience do CEC Entertainment employees have before joining?
Years of experience at CEC Entertainment: Newcomers: 20%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 44%. CEC Entertainment employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did CEC Entertainment employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before CEC Entertainment: Brinker, CHUCK E CHEESE, Clean Harbors. Typical CEC Entertainment employees have worked at Brinker.
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Brinker
CHUCK E CHEESE
Clean Harbors
What industries did CEC Entertainment employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of CEC Entertainment: Limited-Service Restaurants, Full-Service Restaurants, Niche Retailers, Traveler Accommodation Companies, RV Parks / Recreational Camps / Dormitories. CEC Entertainment employees most likely come from a Limited-Service Restaurants industry background.
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Where did CEC Entertainment employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at CEC Entertainment: Small: 24%, Medium: 11%, Large: 65%. Most CEC Entertainment employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at CEC Entertainment study?
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Where did employees at CEC Entertainment study?
Tarrant County College
The University of Texas at Arlington
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at CEC Entertainment?
Time employed at CEC Entertainment: <1: 8%, 1-3: 20%, 4-8: 35%, 9-13: 15%, 14-20: 11%, 20+: 11%. Most CEC Entertainment employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does CEC Entertainment rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at CEC Entertainment: 71.1% Male and 28.9% Female. Age ratio at CEC Entertainment: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 47%, 31-40: 23%, 41-50: 19%, 51-60: 10%, 60+: 1%. CEC Entertainment rates - 14.1% less female than the industry average. Most CEC Entertainment employees are 21-30, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

How does CEC Entertainment rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at CEC Entertainment: low. CEC Entertainment ranks low for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What companies do CEC Entertainment employees go on to work at?
Future employers of CEC Entertainment: Amazon, Dave & Buster, GameStop, Red Robin, Starbucks. People who work at CEC Entertainment most typically go on to work for the Amazon.
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Dave & Buster
GameStop
Red Robin
Starbucks

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What’s the gender distribution at CEC Entertainment?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
28.9% female, 71.1% male.
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When was CEC Entertainment founded?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
1977.
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What industry is CEC Entertainment in?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
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what are the chances of career advancement at CEC Entertainment?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
i think low.
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4 years ago
too low
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What’s the average length of tenure at CEC Entertainment?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
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2 years ago
Was a long time back, but I spent 10 years with them in Management
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what kind of companies did CEC Entertainment employees work for?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Large companies before CEC Entertainment.
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who are employees usually hired by after leaving CEC Entertainment?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Amazon, Dave & Buster, GameStop, Red Robin, Self Employed, Starbucks, Westwood Holdings Group, Whataburger.
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Where did employees work before joining CEC Entertainment?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Brinker, CHUCK E CHEESE, Clean Harbors, Cracker Barrel, Dave & Buster, Greyhound, McDonald's, US Army.
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How old are CEC Entertainment’s employees in general?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of CEC Entertainment employees go to school?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Tarrant County College, The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas, University of Phoenix-Utah.
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What is a typical day like for you at CEC?
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A year ago
Fun environment and overall enjoyable place to work but the pay isn’t ideal
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A year ago
Typical working day
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Wondering is there any vacancies for restaurant crew level positions currently.
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A year ago
Currently they have vacancies for many positions.
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A year ago
Yes n a hiring decision is usually communicated within 24-72 hours.
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Hi guys, is this company a good place to start your career...
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A year ago
Relaxed,non stressful, enjoyable
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A year ago
It was ok.👍
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Is dental plan insurance is very expensive here?
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A year ago
only thing that is cheap is dental insurance
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A year ago
from what i was told, it does have insurance of some kind but i could not get it.
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overall u will see it as a nice place but have to compromise on the salary offered ….its not high
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A year ago
If u want to get paid well buddy then show up & do whatever is told okay….
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A year ago
i think its pretty well for the work done
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how long they take to hire a candidate🤔
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A year ago
Mostly u get hired on the spot at the same day of interview, yeah
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A year ago
it doesn’t take that long
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How difficult is it to get a job at CEC Entertainment, Inc?
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A year ago
Not difficult😇
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A year ago
Fairly easy if the location is doing well.
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The entry level crew members are treated very disrespectfully and that's why I resigned from my previous workplace. Hoping to join CEC Entertaitment company.Would like to know how's they treat their employees here.
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A year ago
Fun working environment
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A year ago
Co-workers become families but it is a stressful environment with upper management.
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What is CEC Entertainment, Inc sick leave policy?
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A year ago
It accumulates over time for full-time employees depending on how many hours you work.
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A year ago
when I worked 80 hours, I'd get around 1-2 hours of sick pay.
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How fast-paced working here is i mean a lot of stress at times huh 😌
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A year ago
i think stress is a very personal feeling it totally depends on u not where u work…
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A year ago
For me the only stressful thing is to make sure guests r happy ;(
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There r many part-time & full-time jobs one can do here 🤩
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A year ago
the company has a great concept i would love to be a part of here
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A year ago
If u dont mind the low pay then come here for a lot of fun
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What is covered by the health insurance at CEC Entertainment, Inc?
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A year ago
Nothing. No health care is offered for part time employees
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A year ago
Very little😻
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Does CEC Entertainment, Inc have a unionized workforce?
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A year ago
Noope🤕
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A year ago
CEC Entertainment does not have a unionized workforce.
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How many vacation days do you get per year?
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A year ago
None, Unless You Ask
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A year ago
7 days and that's out if every 6 months
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What can you say about the future of CEC Entertainment, Inc?
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A year ago
I think it will be good
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A year ago
ALWAYS better🍃
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How are the working hours at CEC Entertainment, Inc?
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A year ago
Just saying I have open availability and can and will take anything😋
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A year ago
The number of hours you work depends on your position and if you are full-time or part-time.
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I'm hoping to apply for a part time position here at the call center.Is it good..
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A year ago
U will love it
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A year ago
Good choice
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Do they offer free lunch/meals?.🥧
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A year ago
Yeah, i think so🤣
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A year ago
employees get one free lunch and beverages are free throughout the day
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What is the work environment and culture like?
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A year ago
It is pretty harmonious if you do your job.
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A year ago
Great team culture
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How long does it take to get an interview after you apply?
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A year ago
1 to 2 weeks
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A year ago
Room 3 days to receive interview😌
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What is the best part of working here?
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A year ago
You get to test the games
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A year ago
Easy to move up and good training
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Work today, Get paid tommorrowprogram..
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A year ago
Not sure,However the payments are made weekly i suppose
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A year ago
Since January 2019 they offer a “Work today, get paid tomorrow program.
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How often do they get paid?
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A year ago
CEC pays biweekly through direct deposit.
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A year ago
I was paid weekly🤩
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Is CEC Entertainment, Inc hiring new workers?🤩
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A year ago
The hiring is based on individual store needs. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if no hiring is being conducted.
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A year ago
They are always needing to hire.
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I'm curious to know, how long do you have to work at CEC Entertainment, Inc before you can go on maternity leave.
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A year ago
Not for employees only for managers
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A year ago
no time frames. If you are 7 to 9 months pregnant or showing, they will wait to hire you until after due to the work conditions that won't be safe for you and the baby. You will be given a break to be able to go breastfeed if need be.
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Are bonus or tips offered here?
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A year ago
Noope.Nothing
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A year ago
I get paid weekly but no tips🤑
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How do you feel about going to work each day at CEC Entertainment, Inc?
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A year ago
I don't work a lot but when I do I don't mind going to work just think that I could be doing more and that's not going to happen working at CEC
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A year ago
I was happy to work in n I never had a problem with the past 2 Distric managers
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What is the dress code?
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A year ago
Business casual👔
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A year ago
Management need to be in business casual clothing, or company logo shirts.
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How often do you get a raise here?
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A year ago
Every few years until you max out in your position.
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A year ago
Never gotten a raise😒
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Describe the drug test process at CEC Entertainment, Inc, if there is one
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A year ago
No drug testing occurred, employees often talked about marijuana use on the job
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A year ago
I think they do but not sure cuz i was tested but my friend didn't.
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I've heard tat, this company runs a games zone that features comical entertainment by robots and animated characters...
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A year ago
Yes.They offer skill-oriented and arcade-style games, rides, video games, and other exciting activities.
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A year ago
Yep.Its a nice place
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What are the benefits offered here?
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A year ago
Offer a wide variety of benefits to both part-time and full-time employee.
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A year ago
Medical, dental and vision insurances along with options for health savings or Flexible spending accounts.
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Do you think working at CEC Entertainment, Inc is difficult?
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A year ago
No, just upper management
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A year ago
The only difficult thing working here for me is requested time off not being considered when scheduling was done.
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They offer great discounts and sometimes free food to employees
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A year ago
Super fun job place this is btw😍
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A year ago
Well, do u get free pizza?
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Wanna know,how efficient is the pre-employment process. Will there be a background check/drug test for the call center. I need to know if I need to bring my prescriptions.
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A year ago
Yeah its better to produce ur prescription at the drug testing process
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A year ago
Yes sometimes
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How long and what are the steps along the way of an interview process?
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A year ago
1week and apply online and come in for a interview😻
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A year ago
It doesnt take that long just the waiting itself. doing the interveiw is a porcess.
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I'm just wondering, how flexible are your working hours here.
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A year ago
The number of hours you work depends on your position and if you are full-time or part-time.
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A year ago
They offer flexible schedules and encourage you to work with your immediate supervisor to discuss your schedule
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What is the promotion process like at CEC Entertainment, Inc?
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A year ago
bring in the most money and handle situations good then you’ll get promoted
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A year ago
It is very rare to be internally promoted to management. They usually hire those from other jobs who were already management.
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How is feedback from CEC management delivered to their valued employees?
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A year ago
It's awesome they really let you know when your doing your best💪
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A year ago
Amazing and productive
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Our family loves to be at Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza venues every time for any celebration 🥰
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A year ago
This is my favorite spot for a birthday celebration
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A year ago
its a delicious dining and entertainment zone 🤩
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I just wanna know, is CEC Entertainment, Inc a good company to work for...
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A year ago
Yes its a great company to work
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A year ago
Absolutely i say YES!
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Apart from everything, it's an awesome place here where everyone gets a fit 🙏
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A year ago
It feels like family
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A year ago
but a few opportuniites🙄
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How did you get your first interview at CEC Entertainment, Inc?
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A year ago
A good friend of mine had me apply.
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A year ago
I filled out a application online called a few days later and asked me to come in the next day for an interview.
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I was called for an interview tommorow,but this is my first interview I'm facing.I'm quite nervous.Plz help me with some tips to do well on the interview🤐
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A year ago
Look at their history and i would go to the place you have your interview at and talk to the staff to see how they act.
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A year ago
Don’t be nervous its not as bad as you think it will be. Act yourself and just answer any of the questions they ask honestly.
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What is the best advice for me while going to have an interview with them?
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A year ago
that u have a positive attitude & passion toward hospitality :)
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A year ago
Make sure u have the high energy for working here lol
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Does the company have a drug test policy?
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A year ago
Not when I worked there I never got tested
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A year ago
Yes. Pre-employment screening😍
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I think the pace of work at this company must be super fast cuz this is an entertaintment related company.
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A year ago
Very Quick paced especially if you are a cashier or cook
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A year ago
Fast pace. Have to be able to quickly adjust to new standards that change regularly
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I'm just wondering,can i work remotely/work from home..
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A year ago
No work from home positions
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A year ago
None , as an entertainment venue, there is no work at home
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Could u tell what type of questions they ask in interviews?
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A year ago
What made u want to work here?
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A year ago
they ask why should we hire u etc
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i can not feel the fun, skill-oriented & arcade-style games, rides, video games zone like this elsewhere 🥰
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A year ago
there r a lot of entertaining activities for families
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A year ago
It is the first of its kind to offer gaming experiences
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