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Chuck E. Cheese organizes events for children with games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment activities. read more
CEC Entertainment Company Culture
CEC Entertainment Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.7/5
CEC Entertainment's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
C+CEO Rating
CEnvironment
C-Leadership
C-Retention
C-CEC Entertainment CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Thomas Leverton
65 /100
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Diversity at CEC Entertainment
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at CEC Entertainment have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at CEC Entertainment
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at CEC Entertainment have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
CEC Entertainment eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-29
CEC Entertainment employees are -29% more likely to recommend CEC Entertainment as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 55% | Detractors |
Working at CEC Entertainment
Working at CEC Entertainment is rated below average by 646 employees, across various culture dimensions. CEC Entertainment employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting CEC Entertainment’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at CEC Entertainment was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CEC Entertainment
D
Overall Company Culture at CEC Entertainment is rated D
Last updated 4 days ago
Bottom
20%
CEC Entertainment ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
CEC Entertainment Employee Reviews
Out of 371 CEC Entertainment employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CEC Entertainment improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
Positive Reviews From CEC Entertainment Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They actually care about everyone working with them and make sure that everyone is taken care of. It's not just a job to them.
- What did you like most about the interview process?I interviewed with several managers from different areas in the company. They evaluated my experience, enthusiasm and ability to work with people across the company.
- What makes you most happy at work?Working with people I am proud to call friends.
Constructive Feedback From CEC Entertainment Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Everything we do as workers goes unnoticed in the store
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Knowing when an employee can’t handle something, we had multiple workers work while they had Covid, in the kitchen as wel
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?being extremely more helpful and patient with employees
CEC Entertainment Company Information
CEC Entertainment Company Overview
Chuck E. Cheese organizes events for children with games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment activities.
CEC Entertainment Mission, Vision & Values
CEC Entertainment Mission & Values
Their mission was simple, and perhaps best put by Brushell himself: “There’s a vanishingly small number of places where parents and children can have a fun night.""
| Headquarter | Irving, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | chuckecheese.com |
| Founding Date | 1977 |
| Tel | (888) 778-7193 |
| Company Status | Private |
CEC Entertainment Competitors
CEC Entertainment competitors include Dave & Buster's, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, and Peter Piper Pizza. CEC Entertainment ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CEC Entertainment compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
CEC Entertainment employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at CEC Entertainment report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
72% of CEC Entertainment employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
CEC Entertainment employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
54% of CEC Entertainment employees call their work environment negative
Environment
CEC Entertainment Employees
646 employees at CEC Entertainment have reviewed CEC Entertainment across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 646 CEC Entertainment employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CEC Entertainment are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at CEC Entertainment, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CEC Entertainment are not very pleased with their team. 646 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at CEC Entertainment are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CEC Entertainment believe the environment at CEC Entertainment is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CEC Entertainment is comfortably fast. About 74% of the employees at CEC Entertainment work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CEC Entertainment are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining CEC Entertainment - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CEC Entertainment is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. CEC Entertainment employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
CEC Entertainment KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of CEC Entertainment's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 CEC Entertainment employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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CEC Entertainment CEO & Leadership
CEC Entertainment CEO - Thomas Leverton
65 /100
Thomas’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Thomas in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Thomas Leverton’s employees rank CEC Entertainment in the Top 50% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 35% for Environment, and in the Bottom 30% for Leadership. Leverton is generally unpopular with CEC Entertainment employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the HR department, and by employees in the Communications department and employees in the Customer Success department. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
CEC Entertainment Leadership
The CEC Entertainment Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Thomas Leverton, Vice President of Marketing for CEC Entertainment (continued) Steve Beckham, and rvp Mike Boyko
Thomas Leverton CEO / President
Thomas Leverton serves as the CEO / President of CEC Entertainment.
Steve Beckham Vice President of Marketing for CEC Entertainment (continued)
Steve Beckham serves as the Vice President of Marketing for CEC Entertainment (continued) of CEC Entertainment.
Mike Boyko rvp
Mike Boyko serves as the rvp of CEC Entertainment.
Jim Brawley Vice President of Operations Western & Central US & Canada
Jim Brawley serves as the Vice President of Operations Western & Central US & Canada of CEC Entertainment.
David Deck Vice President, Legal & Compliance
David Deck serves as the Vice President, Legal & Compliance of CEC Entertainment.
William Eich Regional Vice President
William Eich serves as the Regional Vice President of CEC Entertainment.
Randy Forsythe Director of operations
Randy Forsythe serves as the Director of operations of CEC Entertainment.
Mark Gordon Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Mark Gordon serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CEC Entertainment.
Tony Howard Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Tony Howard serves as the Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of CEC Entertainment.
CEC Entertainment Salaries
How much does CEC Entertainment pay?
How much do people at CEC Entertainment get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CEC Entertainment is $125,492, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,115, or $55 per hour.
At CEC Entertainment, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $244,548 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,860 annually. Average CEC Entertainment salaries by department include: HR at $178,323, Engineering at $124,341, Admin at $57,999, and IT at $110,980. Half of CEC Entertainment salaries are above $115,115.
266 employees at CEC Entertainment rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 767 ratings) while 242 employees at CEC Entertainment rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 245 ratings).
Salaries contributed from CEC Entertainment employees include job titles like CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from CEC Entertainment employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
$125,492*
Average Compensation
$115,115*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
CEC Entertainment Salaries by City
CEC Entertainment Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at CEC Entertainment
Diverse employees at CEC Entertainment score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing CEC Entertainment in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CEC Entertainment across various culture dimensions.
At CEC, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of the many guests we serve.,
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CEC Entertainment Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
CEC Entertainment PTO
CEC Entertainment's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is CEC Entertainment's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. CEC Entertainment's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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CEC Entertainment Careers
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Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Plano | 50% | |
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Kansas City | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding CEC Entertainment
Who is the CEO of CEC Entertainment?
CEC Entertainment CEO is Thomas Leverton, their score by employees is 65
What is CEC Entertainment eNPS?
The eNPS for CEC Entertainment is -29
What is the salary for IT Support Engineer in CEC Entertainment?
IT Support Engineer average salary in the US is 95k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in CEC Entertainment?
The average salaries for Engineering in CEC Entertainment is 124k
Who are CEC Entertainment competitors?
CEC Entertainment main competitors are Dave & Buster's, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Peter Piper Pizza
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