{"id":346216,"date":"2026-07-20T17:10:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346216\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:10:53","slug":"chuck-e-cheese-summer-jobs-2026-3200-roles-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/346216\/","title":{"rendered":"Chuck E. Cheese Summer Jobs 2026 \u2014 3,200 Roles Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese is hiring approximately 3,200 people this summer \u2014 Cast Members, kitchen staff, restaurant managers, and technical staff \u2014 with positions open now through September\u00a01, 2026. Candidates as young as 15 are eligible. Apply at chuckejobs.com<\/a> or text CHEESE to 58046 for openings near you.<\/p>\n

IRVING, Texas (May 4, 2026)\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Chuck E. Cheese<\/a>, the globally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining\u00a0operated\u00a0by CEC Entertainment, LLC,\u00a0is launching\u00a0a summer hiring initiative targeting approximately\u00a03,200\u00a0technical, management,\u00a0staff\u00a0and\u00a0Cast Member\u00a0roles, with hiring\u00a0between May 1 and September 1, 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This\u00a0initiative\u00a0arrives alongside a major workforce milestone: recognition by\u00a0Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026<\/a>, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group,\u00a0and is reinforced by the company’s strong culture\u00a0as\u00a0evidenced\u00a0by the 14-year average tenure of its\u00a0field and operations leadership teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Campaign messaging will highlight the brand’s \u201cWork Today, Get Paid Tomorrow\u201d benefit, which allows eligible\u00a0employees\u00a0early wage access.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The hiring surge reflects five years of workforce demand data (2021\u20132026) and aligns with Chuck E. Cheese\u2019s peak seasonal traffic period. The brand\u00a0hosted\u00a0nearly 45\u00a0million\u00a0visits\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a02025 fiscal year\u00a0and\u00a0celebrated\u00a0more than\u00a0500,000 birthday parties, driving increased staffing needs across\u00a0fun centers\u00a0during\u00a0summer\u00a0months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Open roles include Cast Member, Kitchen Staff, Restaurant Management and Technical Management positions, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available for candidates as young as 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing recognized by\u00a0Newsweek\u00a0as one of America\u2019s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026 reflects the culture our team members build every day,\u201d said\u00a0David Deck, EVP,\u00a0General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer\u00a0at CEC Entertainment. \u201cWe are committed to building energizing careers and strengthening communities.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Newsweek\u00a0recognition reflects several employee benefits, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow\u00a0(early wage access)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Flexible scheduling supporting work-life balance\u00a0<\/p>\n

Medical, dental, vision,\u00a0life\u00a0and disability insurance (eligible employees)\u00a0<\/p>\n

401(k) retirement savings plan\u00a0<\/p>\n

Scholarships\u00a0and tuition discount available to employees and their immediate family members\u00a0<\/p>\n

Free Google Career Certificates for skills training and upskilling\u00a0<\/p>\n

Perks and Discount Program\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The new\u00a0Fun Pass Commission Program rewards employees and managers at\u00a0fun centers\u00a0with commissions,\u00a0driving membership and pass sales.\u00a0The program,\u00a0developed internally, supports employees and the company\u2019s\u00a0recurring revenue growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visit chuckejobs.com<\/a> to explore open positions and apply today, or text CHEESE to 58046 for roles\u00a0nearby.\u00a0Chuck E. Cheese\u2019s Newsweek recognition is a testament to the brand\u2019s commitment to making every entry-level role a launchpad, not just a job.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions About\u00a0Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese Summer\u00a0Jobs<\/p>\n

What jobs are available at Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese for summer 2026?<\/p>\n

Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese is hiring for four main role categories this summer: Cast Member, Kitchen Staff, Restaurant Management, and Technical Management. Both part-time and full-time positions are available. The company is targeting approximately 3,200 new hires between May 1 and September\u00a01, 2026.<\/p>\n

How old do you have to be to work at Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese?<\/p>\n

Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese hires candidates as young as 15 years old for eligible positions. This makes it one of the few family entertainment employers actively recruiting teen workers for summer roles.<\/p>\n

How do I apply for a job at Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese?<\/p>\n

To apply, visit chuckejobs.com<\/a> to browse open positions and submit an application online. You can also text CHEESE to 58046 to find roles near you.<\/p>\n

What is \u201cWork Today, Get Paid Tomorrow\u201d at Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese?<\/p>\n

\u201cWork Today, Get Paid Tomorrow\u201d is an early wage access benefit available to eligible Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese employees. It allows team members to access their earned pay before their regular payday, providing financial flexibility without waiting for a standard pay cycle.<\/p>\n

What benefits does Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese offer employees?<\/p>\n

Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese offers a range of benefits including early wage access (\u201cWork Today, Get Paid Tomorrow\u201d), flexible scheduling, medical\/dental\/vision\/life\/disability insurance for eligible employees, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, scholarships and tuition discounts for employees and their immediate family members, free Google Career Certificates for upskilling, and a Perks and Discount Program. Employees at fun centers can also earn commissions through the Fun Pass Commission Program.<\/p>\n

Is Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese a good place to work?<\/p>\n

Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese was recognized by Newsweek as one of America\u2019s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026<\/a>, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group. The company\u2019s field and operations leadership teams have an average tenure of 14 years, reflecting a strong workplace culture.<\/p>\n

About Chuck E. Cheese\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chuck E. Cheese is where half a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, with a mission to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun,\u00a0food\u00a0and play. For over 47 years, Chuck E. Cheese has been the place Where\u00a0A\u00a0Kid Can Be\u00a0A\u00a0Kid\u00ae, and it continues to set the standard for family entertainment through its interactive experiences, exciting arcade\u00a0games\u00a0and beloved Chuck E. Cheese character. Committed to providing a fun, safe and inclusive environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid Check\u00ae. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $24 million to schools and nonprofits through its fundraising programs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chuck\u00a0E.\u00a0Cheese is hiring approximately 3,200 people this summer \u2014 Cast Members, kitchen staff, restaurant managers, and technical staff…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":346217,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-346216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=346216"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/346216\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/346217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=346216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=346216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=346216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}