Restaurant Manager

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a renowned restaurant brand that brings California creativity and innovation to the dining experience. Founded in 1985 by former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK has established itself as a leader in the pizza revolution, offering unique hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. The company combines passion for fresh ingredients with bold culinary inventions in a lively open kitchen environment. CPK prides itself on a culture that values respect, opportunity, communication, kindness, and service — principles embodied in their ROCKS philosophy. As a company, CPK fosters a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every team member is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute meaningfully to both the restaurant and the community.

CPK offers a full-time management position in its fast-paced, high-volume restaurants, where the salary range is competitive, between USD $59,000 to $65,000 annually. This role affords managers extensive growth opportunities and a chance to thrive in a passionate, industry-leading team environment. This role is designed for leaders committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences by inspiring and guiding their teams with a people-first mentality. The manager will be responsible for cultivating top talent, driving business performance by overseeing sales, profitability, and guest counts, and managing key financial aspects including forecasting, budgeting, and labor cost control. The position requires strong communication skills to engage effectively with employees, guests, suppliers, and senior management, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and sanitation. CPK embodies innovation and a bold spirit; the manager will play a critical role in maintaining a vibrant, guest-focused culture grounded in the fundamentals of outstanding hospitality and culinary execution. The company offers extraordinary benefits and perks, including a comprehensive onboarding training program using multiple learning platforms, continuous professional development, a unique electronic learning system called The Proof, and generous dining privileges. The work environment is energizing and embraces a wide range of talents, offering support through an employee-driven Kindness Fund which aids team members facing personal challenges. CPK's compensation package includes health, dental, vision insurance, and 401K plans, alongside competitive bonuses that reward managerial excellence. This role offers an exciting and fulfilling career path for those passionate about food service and hospitality management in a dynamic, growth-oriented company that values every individual behind the scenes and in customer-facing roles alike.