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California Pizza Kitchen

Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,000.00 - $72,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Disability insurance
bonus potential
Paid Time Off

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that has been inspiring guests with innovative, California-inspired cuisine since its founding in 1985. Established by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK introduced a unique concept of hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken, crafted in a lively open kitchen. This pioneering approach carved a niche for California in the competitive pizza industry alongside iconic cities like Chicago and New York. Over the years, California Pizza Kitchen has grown into a vibrant community of passionate individuals committed to creativity, innovation,... 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

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