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California Pizza Kitchen

General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
bonus potential
Paid Time Off

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned American restaurant chain dedicated to bringing the vibrant flavors and creativity of California cuisine to its guests. Founded in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK quickly became a pioneer in the pizza industry by introducing innovative hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. The company prides itself on its lively open kitchen concept and its commitment to using fresh ingredients to create exceptional dining experiences. Over the decades, CPK has grown into a beloved brand recognized for its unique culinary offerings and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of two years FOH management experience in a high volume, fast paced restaurant
  • Strong communication skills - verbal and written
  • Exceptional leadership skills - ability to motivate, inspire and develop a team
  • Passionate about execution, hospitality and service

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years FOH management experience in a high volume, fast paced restaurant
  • Strong communication skills - verbal and written
  • Exceptional leadership skills - ability to motivate, inspire and develop a team
  • Passionate about execution, hospitality and service

Job Duties

  • Delivering a phenomenal guest experience
  • Leading and inspiring the team with a people-first mentality to build on CPK's best in class culture
  • Building a team around hospitality and culinary execution and developing top talent to drive the business forward - fostering career growth and cross training for the team
  • Building sales, profitability, and guest counts
  • Managing the P&L for the restaurant
  • Meeting financial objectives by forecasting, adjusting labor expenditures, practicing portion controls, preparing budgets, and analyzing variances
  • Utilizing excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with employees, guests, suppliers and senior management
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment by establishing, following, and complying with sanitation standards and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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