Restaurant Manager

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that has been delighting guests with innovative, hearth-baked pizzas and fresh, flavorful ingredients since its founding in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax. Famous for pioneering a California-style approach to pizza, which has secured its place alongside other famous pizza regions such as Chicago and New York, CPK continuously pushes culinary boundaries to offer unique dishes like The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken pizzas prepared in a lively open kitchen setting. The company fosters a vibrant and inclusive culture distinguished by a strong foundation in its ROCKS philosophy, which stands for Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness, and Service. This philosophy reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing a positive work environment where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and express their unique talents while delivering great food and memorable experiences to guests.

California Pizza Kitchen is currently seeking a passionate and motivated Restaurant Manager to lead its team in delivering an unparalleled guest experience while maintaining operational excellence. This full-time leadership role offers an attractive salary range from USD 70,304 to 75,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package with health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, along with a 401K plan and opportunities for career growth. As a Restaurant Manager at CPK, you will be at the forefront of the restaurant’s success, directly influencing team performance, guest satisfaction, and financial outcomes.

This role is integral in building and inspiring a dynamic, hospitality-driven team, emphasizing people-first leadership to strengthen CPK's renowned culture. You will be responsible for recruiting, training, and developing your team members to promote career advancement and cross-functional skills. Your leadership will help elevate culinary and service execution to maintain the high standards guests expect from CPK. Financial stewardship is a critical component of this position — you will manage the restaurant’s profit and loss statements, prepare budgets, forecast sales, control labor costs, and practice portion controls to optimize profitability. Effective communication skills will be essential as you engage with employees, guests, suppliers, and senior management.

CPK provides a comprehensive eight-week training program, combining online modules, book materials, and hands-on shoulder-to-shoulder teaching to ensure managers are equipped with strong operational, leadership, and service skills. The company’s unique learning platform, "The Proof," supports ongoing development and engagement. Additionally, the environment encourages managers to bring their authentic selves to work while enjoying perks such as all the pizza they can eat, meal benefits during shifts, and a Management Dine-Out card for personal use with family and friends. The employee-driven Kindness Fund also provides support during challenging times, reinforcing the company’s commitment to its team.

Your daily responsibilities will include cultivating a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing sanitation standards, building sales and guest counts, and continuously striving to improve operational processes and team dynamics. This role requires the ability to work physically demanding hours, including the ability to stand or walk for extended periods, occasional lifting, and other diverse physical tasks. CPK is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion, offering everyone a seat at the table and encouraging boldness, creativity, and individuality in all team members.