Restaurant Manager

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant company founded in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax. They brought their passion for food and fresh ingredients to create innovative, hearth-baked pizzas that helped establish California's unique place in the pizza revolution alongside regions like Chicago and New York. Known for signature dishes such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken, CPK has grown into a vibrant culinary destination with an open kitchen concept that invites guests to experience creativity in every meal. CPK is more than just a restaurant; it is a community driven by innovation, bold ideas, and the spirit of hospitality infused with California's creativity. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that values respect, opportunity, communication, kindness, and exceptional service, collectively known as their ROCKS philosophy.

CPK is currently seeking candidates for a leadership role focused on managing the front-of-house operations in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment. This role involves delivering an outstanding guest experience while inspiring and leading a team committed to upholding CPK's best-in-class culture. The successful candidate will be instrumental in building a strong team centered around hospitality excellence and culinary execution, nurturing top talent, and fostering career development. Responsibilities include driving sales growth, profitability, managing the restaurant’s profit and loss statements, and ensuring operational efficiencies through labor management, portion control, and budget preparation.

The role demands exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with employees, guests, suppliers, and senior management. It also requires a commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment in compliance with sanitation standards. CPK offers a comprehensive compensation package including a salary range of USD 70,500 to 75,000, bonus potential, and an extensive benefits program featuring medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and 401K options.

Beyond compensation, CPK provides a robust onboarding experience with an eight-week comprehensive training program that blends online learning, book resources, and hands-on teaching. The company culture is one of passion and inclusivity, offering unique employee perks such as unlimited pizza during shifts, a management dine-out card for family and friends, and a distinctive employee assistance program named the Kindness Fund. This fund is designed to support team members facing life challenges, reflecting the company's commitment to employee well-being and community support.

CPK champions internal growth and development, encouraging promotions from within and providing continuous development opportunities through their proprietary electronic learning platform called "The Proof." This ensures that leadership and team members alike have ample opportunities to expand their skills and advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment. The company prides itself on allowing employees to express their unique talents and creativity, reinforcing a workplace where individuality and innovation thrive.

California Pizza Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any other legally protected classification. CPK invites bold, epic individuals to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to the vibrant culinary and cultural experience that defines the brand.