Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive compensation
Flexible Shifts
Full and Part-Time Opportunities
medical benefits
Excellent Training Program
Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities
Team Member Dining Discounts
Diverse Culture
holiday closures

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its innovative approach to pizza and its commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience. Established over 35 years ago, CPK has built a strong reputation for blending California creativity with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. With thousands of locations worldwide, the company is celebrated for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and its dedication to quality, service, and community involvement. The core values of CPK are embodied in the R.O.C.K.S philosophy, which emphasizes Respect, Opportunities, open Communication, Kindness, and Service excellence. This cultural foundation fosters a vibrant and supportive work environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers.

As a Busser at California Pizza Kitchen, you will be an integral part of creating memorable dining experiences for guests. This full or part-time role involves maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hospitality throughout the restaurant. Bussers play a critical role in ensuring the dining spaces are clean, inviting, and ready for guests by promptly clearing and resetting tables, rolling silverware, and maintaining restroom cleanliness. Acting with a sense of urgency, bussers communicate effectively with the host team to illustrate when tables are ready to be seated, helping to maintain smooth and efficient service flow.

CPK offers a dynamic and fun work environment, perfect for individuals passionate about food and delivering top-notch guest experiences. The company boasts competitive compensation and a variety of flexible shifts to accommodate diverse schedules. Employees receive excellent training with opportunities for unlimited career advancement, ensuring that motivated team members can build long-lasting and successful careers within the organization. Additional perks include medical benefits, team member dining discounts, holiday closures, and a celebration of diverse cultures at work. At CPK, every team member’s role is crucial to upholding the company's commitment to epic service and outstanding hospitality.

Joining California Pizza Kitchen means becoming part of a team that lives by the CPK High 5 principles: loving the brand, encouraging authenticity, teamwork, an obsession with service details, and a passion for the menu. These principles guide bussers and all employees alike in their daily interactions with guests and fellow team members. CPK is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Detailed job descriptions, including physical demands, are available upon request, ensuring complete transparency for all prospective team members.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical duties for extended periods
  • Experience working in a fast-paced hospitality environment preferred
  • Commitment to upholding company standards of service and cleanliness

Job Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a restaurant or food service environment preferred
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for delivering exceptional customer service
  • Basic knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness standards
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Duties

  • Assure and maintain the highest standards of service, sanitation, and hospitality by keeping a clean and inviting atmosphere for guests
  • Act with a sense of urgency to communicate when tables are ready to be seated
  • Perform stationary opening and closing set up for each shift
  • Roll silverware
  • Maintain restroom cleanliness
  • Assist in clearing and resetting tables promptly
  • Support team efforts to better serve guests

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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