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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 $70,500.00 - $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 and development
Unique electronic learning platform
All the pizza you can eat
Employee assistance program
Industry competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a pioneering restaurant chain renowned for bringing California creativity and innovative culinary experiences to the dining table since its founding in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax. Combining their passion for fresh ingredients and inventive taste, CPK established itself as a leader in the pizza revolution, offering distinctive menu items such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken pizzas, all prepared in a dynamic open kitchen environment that encourages interaction and transparency. Since its inception, CPK has become a vibrant place for trendsetters, rule breakers, and innovators who... 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

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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