Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Comprehensive training program
Unique electronic learning platform
Opportunities for growth and development
All the pizza you can eat
Employee assistance program
Industry competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision
Job Description
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned American restaurant brand that has been a pioneer in the casual dining segment since its inception in 1985. Founded by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK emerged from a passion for fresh ingredients and innovative cooking techniques, shaping the pizza landscape with its unique hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. Located in vibrant, open kitchens, CPK offers a lively dining experience that celebrates creativity and quality.
At its core, California Pizza Kitchen is more than just a restaurant; it is a thriving community that cultivates respect, opportunity, communication, kindness, and service – values collectively known as the ROCKS philosophy. This philosophy drives the culture at CPK, where employees are encouraged to express their individuality and apply their passion to their roles. CPK not only enriches guest experiences with distinctive culinary offerings but also fosters a welcoming workplace that promotes personal growth and collective success.
The role at California Pizza Kitchen embraces this vibrant spirit, offering a comprehensive eight-week training program designed to equip team members with the knowledge and skills necessary for success through a blend of online, book, and hands-on learning. As a part of the management team, you will enjoy a supportive and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the brand’s continued growth and innovation. A unique electronic learning platform called "The Proof" supports continuous development, ensuring managers stay engaged and informed.
In this position, you will lead with a people-first mentality, motivating and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding hospitality and culinary execution. You will help to build a team centered on hospitality excellence and foster career growth through cross-training opportunities. Financial acumen is critical, as the role involves managing the restaurant’s profit and loss, meeting financial objectives through accurate forecasting, labor expenditure adjustments, and portion control.
At California Pizza Kitchen, you will be part of an extraordinary culture marked by passion and respect, benefiting from employee assistance programs such as the Kindness Fund, which offers support for team members facing life challenges. Your commitment will be rewarded with an industry-competitive compensation package, inclusive of bonus potential and comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage. Plus, enjoy all the pizza you can eat, along with manager meals and dine-out privileges.
The company values communication, requiring excellent verbal and written skills to effectively engage with employees, guests, suppliers, and senior management. Maintaining a safe and healthy environment by adhering to sanitation standards also forms an essential part of your responsibilities. California Pizza Kitchen fosters an inclusive workplace, welcoming talent from all backgrounds and reinforcing their commitment to diversity and equality.
Embark on a career path at California Pizza Kitchen, where you will be empowered to be bold, epic, and uniquely you, contributing to a restaurant brand that is not only a leader in the food industry but also a trailblazer in cultivating meaningful employee experiences and guest satisfaction.
At its core, California Pizza Kitchen is more than just a restaurant; it is a thriving community that cultivates respect, opportunity, communication, kindness, and service – values collectively known as the ROCKS philosophy. This philosophy drives the culture at CPK, where employees are encouraged to express their individuality and apply their passion to their roles. CPK not only enriches guest experiences with distinctive culinary offerings but also fosters a welcoming workplace that promotes personal growth and collective success.
The role at California Pizza Kitchen embraces this vibrant spirit, offering a comprehensive eight-week training program designed to equip team members with the knowledge and skills necessary for success through a blend of online, book, and hands-on learning. As a part of the management team, you will enjoy a supportive and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the brand’s continued growth and innovation. A unique electronic learning platform called "The Proof" supports continuous development, ensuring managers stay engaged and informed.
In this position, you will lead with a people-first mentality, motivating and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding hospitality and culinary execution. You will help to build a team centered on hospitality excellence and foster career growth through cross-training opportunities. Financial acumen is critical, as the role involves managing the restaurant’s profit and loss, meeting financial objectives through accurate forecasting, labor expenditure adjustments, and portion control.
At California Pizza Kitchen, you will be part of an extraordinary culture marked by passion and respect, benefiting from employee assistance programs such as the Kindness Fund, which offers support for team members facing life challenges. Your commitment will be rewarded with an industry-competitive compensation package, inclusive of bonus potential and comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage. Plus, enjoy all the pizza you can eat, along with manager meals and dine-out privileges.
The company values communication, requiring excellent verbal and written skills to effectively engage with employees, guests, suppliers, and senior management. Maintaining a safe and healthy environment by adhering to sanitation standards also forms an essential part of your responsibilities. California Pizza Kitchen fosters an inclusive workplace, welcoming talent from all backgrounds and reinforcing their commitment to diversity and equality.
Embark on a career path at California Pizza Kitchen, where you will be empowered to be bold, epic, and uniquely you, contributing to a restaurant brand that is not only a leader in the food industry but also a trailblazer in cultivating meaningful employee experiences and guest satisfaction.
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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster
Search For More Opportunities:
How Candidates Get Hired Faster
Apply to 2–3 similar roles
Complete profile & get best matches
Check new opportunities daily
