Assistant General Manager

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a pioneering casual dining restaurant brand known for its innovative, hearth-baked pizzas and creative culinary offerings inspired by California flavors. Founded in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK has carved out a niche in the pizza restaurant industry by offering unique menu items such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken pizza. The company's lively open kitchen concept and emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors have made it a trailblazer, standing alongside well-known pizza hotspots in Chicago and New York. CPK is not just a restaurant but a vibrant community where passion, creativity, and hospitality come together to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Bringing the biggest and best parts of themselves to work and their communities, the people at California Pizza Kitchen are guided by the ROCKS philosophy — Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness, and Service. This philosophy is embedded in the culture of the company, which promotes a people-first mentality, encourages growth and development, and fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment. At CPK, employees are empowered to be bold, be epic, and be themselves, making it a truly unique and engaging place to build a career.

The role available at CPK is a management position focused on leading the front-of-house (FOH) team in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment. This role is integral to delivering a phenomenal guest experience, inspiring and motivating the team, and upholding CPK's best-in-class culture. The manager will play a key part in building a team centered around hospitality and culinary excellence, while also driving business goals including sales growth, profitability, and enhanced guest counts. Responsibilities also include managing the restaurant's profit and loss (P&L), forecasting and adjusting labor costs, enforcing portions control, budgeting, and performing variance analyses.

Candidates for this position will benefit from a comprehensive eight-week training program that uses diverse learning methods such as online courses, books, and shoulder-to-shoulder teaching, ensuring thorough preparation for management responsibilities. CPK prides itself on an intensely passionate company culture and offers a unique electronic learning platform called "The Proof" to encourage continuous development. The company also promotes career growth by hiring from within and supports employees through a Kindness Fund that assists team members facing life challenges.

Additional perks include an industry-competitive compensation package with potential bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, and a range of employee benefits such as free pizza during shifts, management meal cards for family and friends, and an environment that values unique talents and skills. The role offers a salary range of $75,000 to $80,000 annually and is an opportunity for passionate leaders to join a company devoted to bringing California creativity to every meal and making every guest experience exceptional.