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California Pizza Kitchen

Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Comprehensive training program
Company culture
opportunities for growth
Electronic learning platform
Employee Meals
Kindness Fund
competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package

Job Description

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned dining establishment known for its innovative approach to classic American cuisine with a California twist. Founded in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK quickly became a pioneer in the pizza revolution by introducing unique, hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. The company prides itself on its lively open kitchen concept, which not only showcases culinary creativity but also fosters a transparent and engaging dining experience. Over the years, CPK has evolved into a vibrant community of taste makers, rule breakers, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of two years FOH 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 FOH 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
  • 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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