Host

California Pizza Kitchen is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain recognized for its innovative American cuisine inspired by California flavors and fresh ingredients. Since its inception over 35 years ago, CPK has grown into a beloved destination for food lovers seeking a unique dining experience where creativity, quality, and hospitality come together. The company fosters a distinctive organizational culture based on its core values captured by the acronym R.O.C.K.S., which stands for Respect, Opportunities, Communication, Kindness, and Service. These values underpin every aspect of the work environment and guest interactions and have helped CPK build a loyal customer base as well as a dedicated team of employees who share a passion for great food and excellent service.

As a leading restaurant brand, California Pizza Kitchen strongly emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and positive team dynamics. The establishment prides itself on a diverse culture where employees can express themselves, have fun, and grow professionally through unlimited career advancement opportunities. CPK supports a work-life balance with flexible shift schedules and offers both full-time and part-time roles. The company also invests heavily in its workforce through comprehensive training programs designed to help team members develop relevant skills and succeed in their careers.

The position being offered is that of a Host, a vital entry-level role within the customer service team. The Host serves as the first point of contact for guests entering the restaurant and plays a key role in setting the tone for their dining experience. Hosts at CPK embrace the company’s hospitality philosophy by being warm, inviting, and attentive to guest needs. Their responsibilities include greeting guests, managing waitlists with accurate wait time updates, maintaining clean and orderly environments, and ensuring that guests feel valued throughout their visit.

Hosts work closely with store management and fellow team members to uphold California Pizza Kitchen’s high standards of service, sanitation, and hospitality. This role suits individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, enjoy interacting with people, and have a genuine passion for food and hospitality. The ideal candidate is someone who embodies CPK’s High 5 service values: loving the brand and showing it, encouraging authenticity and fun, working collaboratively as a team, obsessing over service details, and passionately promoting the menu offerings.

This position offers competitive compensation, currently set at $17.87 per hour, along with various benefits contingent on coverage requirements. Employees have access to 401K, health, dental, and disability insurance, along with other state-mandated benefits through CPK’s designated providers. In addition to financial rewards, hosts enjoy perks such as team member dining discounts, holiday closures, and an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcome. This job represents an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to launch a rewarding career in the hospitality and food service industry within a well-respected and forward-thinking restaurant company.