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California Pizza Kitchen

Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant chain known for its innovative and creative approach to pizza making. Established in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK has set itself apart in the culinary world by introducing California-style pizzas that include unique combinations such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. These hearth-baked creations are prepared in lively open kitchens that foster a vibrant dining experience, combining culinary expertise with a passion for fresh ingredients. Over the decades, CPK has grown into a celebrated dining destination that attracts culinary adventurers and spirited... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of two years BOH management experience in a high volume, faced 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 BOH management experience in a high volume, faced 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
  • Overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the kitchen, ensuring smooth coordination between food preparation, cooking, and plating
  • Maintain optimal workflow during peak periods and adapt as necessary
  • 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)

Job Location

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