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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

Comprehensive training program
Passionate company culture
opportunities for growth
Electronic learning platform
Employee Meals
Employee assistance program
competitive compensation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned and innovative restaurant brand that has been a pioneer in the pizza industry since its founding in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax. Known for its creative culinary approach, CPK has distinguished itself by introducing a variety of unique pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken, all prepared in an open kitchen that highlights fresh ingredients and inventive techniques. With a vibrant, one-of-a-kind culture that values respect, opportunity, communication, kindness, and service – collectively known as the ROCKS philosophy – CPK emphasizes fostering an... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of two years BOH 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 BOH 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
  • 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