Congratulations on getting a Chuck E Cheese’s Interview.
We can all agree interviews are stressful and competition is intense.
However, with a small amount of preparation, you can ace the Chuck E Cheese’s job interview.
Here you will find frequently asked Chuck E Cheese’s Interview Questions and Answers.
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Chuck E Cheese’s Interview Questions
Tell us about yourself?
- Talk about your hobbies, previous work experience, and education. Keep your explanation brief and to the point.
- Try to focus on related work experience more than anything else.
Why do you want to work for Chuck E Cheese?
- Mention you enjoy working with children.
- If you are going to school mention you think working at Chuck E. Cheese’s is a great way to pay for college.
- Say you admire a restaurant that wants continuous feedback to improve the customer’s experience as they provide an online survey for customers on their website.
- Say you want to work in a fast-paced environment.
What is your greatest strength?
- The best way to respond to this question is to describe the skills and experience that directly correlate with the job you are applying for. With this in mind, review the job description and reassure the interviewer that you have the experience and skills to do the job.
What is your greatest weakness?
- It would help if you did not deny you have a weakness or state strengths as a weakness. For example, do not say “I am a perfectionist” or “I work too hard and neglect my friends and family”. State a fault required for the role but not a dealbreaker if you don’t have it.
- When you state your weakness, make sure you say what you are doing to overcome that weakness. For example, I have a fear of public speaking and enrolled in a public speaking class to overcome my fear.
What hours can you work?
- The more flexible you are with your hours, the better your chance of getting hired, so be flexible!
- Let the interviewer know if you can work on weekends and holidays.
Company Information
What can you tell us about Chuck E Cheese?
About Chuck E. Cheese
- The headquarters of Chuck E Cheese’s are in Irvine Texas.
- The restaurant is designed with children in mind with a large portion of the restaurant dedicated to video games and amusements.
- As of 2022, There are over 600 Chuck E Cheese’s Restaurants.
- In addition, to pizza, they offer a salad bar, cheesy breadsticks, Buffalo wings, french fries, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and desserts.
- Celebrates 2 million birthday parties each year.
- Chuck E Cheese trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Based on annual sales and revenue they have been ranked as one of the top 100 companies in the U.S. Food Service Industry by Nation’s restaurant news.
- This you know a lot about Chuck E Cheese? Take our Chuck E Cheese Interview Preparation Quiz and see how you do!
Who are Chuck E. Cheese competitors?
- Its biggest competitor is Dave and Busters. Other competitors include Pizza Hut, Domino’s, and Little Caesars.
Customer Service Interview Questions
How would you deal with an upset customer?
- Listen and let the customer vent.
- Show the customer you care.
- Don’t blame the customer or the company.
- Try to solve the problem or find someone who can.
- Don’t make promises you can’t keep.
- Finally, one must not take it personally. If you get upset, you will take it out on future customers.
How would you define great customer service?
- The staff is friendly and helpful to the customers.
- The entire restaurant is clean. This includes the kitchen, front of the house, and bathrooms.
- Food is delivered on time made to order.
- The games are in working order.
Tell us about a time you went above and beyond for a customer?
- Customers love it when you go above and beyond for them, which will, in turn, generate more business. Try to think of a time when you went above and beyond for a customer. For example, when I was a server at a restaurant, we did not have a specific dessert in the restaurant. Luckily, the restaurant next door had it and I got it for the customer.
- Here’s another example: I worked at a fast-food chain in my last job. There was a senior citizen at the restaurant and he had finished his meal. The rain started, and he started to worry because he didn’t have an umbrella. Luckily, I had an umbrella, so I walked him to his car, sheltering him from the rain.
Additional Interview Questions
Where do you see yourself in five years?
- If going to college or university state what you would like to be doing after you finish.
- If you would like to stay at Chuck E. Cheese’s state you would like a career in restaurant management.
Why should I hire you?
- Have a second read of the job description and find the skills and experience required for the position.
- Next, match the skills required for the job to your skill set.
- Finally, reassure the interviewer you have the right skills.
How do you feel about standing on your feet for long periods?
- Most restaurant jobs will require you to work on your feet for long periods. If possible, let the interviewer know that you do not have a problem with this. Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes with low heels, maintain good posture, and stay hydrated.
How do you feel about taking a drug test?
- Chuck E Cheese says they include pre-employment drug testing
Do you have any questions for us?
- What do you like best about working here?
- How would you describe your ideal candidate for this position?
- How would you measure my success, and what could I do to meet your expectations?
- Which part of the position has the steepest learning curve? What can I do to get up to speed quickly?
Interview Attire
- Remember you want to look like someone who can serve food so if you have long hair wear it back and don’t wear any jewelry.
- Remove or trim any facial hair.
- Dress formally or business casual at the very least.
Second Interview
- If you have a second interview it will more than likely be with the manager. Using social media find out if you have common interests with the manager and mention those interests during the second interview.
Cast Member Interview Questions
Can you tell us about your previous work history?
- What they want to hear is how your previous work experience relates to the position of a cast member. If you have experience in handling cash, hosting parties, working with children, and working in a restaurant mention that first.
- If you don’t have any experience tell them you have been focusing on school and now you are anxious to prove yourself in the workforce.
Why do you want to be a Chuck E Cheese Cast Member?
- Say you love the product, enjoy working with children, and like the challenge of working under pressure.
Why should I hire you?
For this question, you want to reread the job description and find the key skills they are looking for. If you have those skills tell them. After having a second read of the job description below is what I found.
- Our Cast Members are empowered to provide the greatest service anywhere through cross-training in a variety of different positions, allowing our Cast Members to learn new skills that will help further their career opportunities with Chuck E. Cheese’s. (skill: quick learner)
- Assisting in providing a safe, fun, and clean environment for all our guests. (skill: attention to detail)
- Help create lasting magical memories for our guests. Party hosts/hostesses do the work so that Mom and Dad can relax and enjoy the party. (skill: people skills)
- Utilizing our unique Kid Check system to ensure that “all Guests that come together leave together.” (skill: attention to detail)
So when asked why should I hire you I would say
- Mention you are a quick learner and will be able to learn and handle multiple roles.
- State you have great attention to detail and will always provide a fun, and clean environment. Say you will also make sure you correctly implement the kid check system.
- Say you have great people skills which will allow you to work well with parents and children.
- Finally, mention you work well under pressure.
Do you have any questions for us?
- What type of training do cast members receive?
- What career advancement can cast members receive?
Assistant Manager Interview
Can you tell us about your previous work history?
- They want to know how your previous work history relates to the position of assistant manager. If you have experience working in restaurants, managing others, and experience with customers then mention that first.
Why do you want to be an assistant manager?
- Say you enjoy the challenge and feel you are a good coach and leader.
- Say you want a job that will keep you active.
Why should I hire you?
For this question, you want to reread the job description find key skills they are looking for, and state that you have those skills. Here are the skills I found in the description
- Coaching and development (skill: leadership)
- Effective communication (skill: communication)
- Time and priority management (skill: time management)
- Problem-solving and decision-making (skill: analytical)
So when asked why should I hire you I would say
- Mention you have great leadership skills and will coach and develop other team members.
- Say you have excellent communication skills
- State you have strong time management skills.
- Finally, say you are analytical and will be able to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
How do you motivate your team?
- People often say money is a great motivator but that is not always the case. Simple praise will go a long way. I always make sure to complement other team members often.
What salary are you looking for?
- There are plenty of sites online to calculate your salary. Be sure to do your salary research before the interview and be ready to answer this question.
- You can always flip the question and ask what is the salary range.
Do you have any questions for us?
- What type of training do assistant managers receive?
See Also:
- The Interview Checklist
- General Interview Q&A
- The Behavioral Interview
- Chuck E. Cheese Interview Cheatsheet