General Manager

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant brand that embodies California creativity in every dish it serves. Founded in 1985 by Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, former federal prosecutors with a passion for food, CPK revolutionized the pizza industry by introducing innovative, hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. These unique offerings, crafted in lively open kitchens, helped carve a distinctive space for California in the competitive world of pizza alongside Chicago and New York styles. Today, California Pizza Kitchen stands as a vibrant, innovative company celebrated for its one-of-a-kind culture and commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

At the heart of CPK's success is a passionate team driven by the ROCKS philosophy—Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness, and Service—which creates a welcoming and energetic work environment. CPK is deeply committed to encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering a culture where boldness, creativity, and individuality are celebrated. The company invests heavily in its people through comprehensive training programs and unique electronic learning platforms like "The Proof," which supports continuous professional development and growth.

The position available is a leadership role designed for dynamic individuals ready to take ownership of the front-of-house operations in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment. This role involves delivering phenomenal guest experiences while leading and inspiring teams with a people-first mentality. As a manager, the successful candidate will build and develop talent, foster career growth, and cross-train employees to drive business success. Responsibilities include enhancing sales, profitability, and guest counts, managing the restaurant's Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, forecasting financial objectives, adjusting labor costs, practicing portion controls, preparing budgets, and analyzing financial variances.

Excellence in communication is essential, as the role requires effective interaction with employees, guests, suppliers, and senior management. Additionally, maintaining a safe and healthy environment by ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and procedures is a critical component of the job. CPK offers an industry-competitive compensation package with bonus potential, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a supportive employee assistance program called the Kindness Fund.

The salary range for this management position is between USD $80,000 to $85,000, reflecting the company’s commitment to rewarding talent appropriately. This role requires a minimum of two years of front-of-house management experience in a similar high-volume setting. CPK values leadership skills that motivate, inspire, and develop teams while pursuing excellence in hospitality and execution. The company also offers perks like all-you-can-eat pizza during shifts, management meal benefits, and a Management Dine-Out card to enjoy with friends and family.

Working at California Pizza Kitchen means joining a team passionate about innovation and inspired by a dynamic and inclusive culture. It’s an opportunity to be part of a brand that encourages boldness and epic contributions while supporting personal and professional growth.