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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 $58,656.00 - $69,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that champions creativity, community, and quality culinary experiences through its innovative menu and vibrant company culture. Established in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK carved out a distinct niche in the American restaurant landscape by introducing California-inspired pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. These signature dishes, baked in a hearth oven and prepared in an open kitchen setting, reflect the brand’s commitment to fresh ingredients, inventive flavors, and interactive dining. Over the years, CPK has evolved to become... 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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