Restaurant Manager

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a well-known and innovative restaurant brand that has been a pioneer in the casual dining pizza industry since its founding in 1985 by Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, two former federal prosecutors who turned their passion for food and fresh ingredients into a revolutionary dining experience. CPK is celebrated for bringing California creativity to every meal, offering unique, handcrafted, hearth-baked pizzas like The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. The brand emphasizes a vibrant, open kitchen concept that invites guests into the experience of their culinary creations. Over the decades, CPK has evolved into a gathering place for taste makers, rule breakers, and earth shakers who thrive on daring to work on the edge and think outside the box.

CPK is committed to fostering a company culture built on their ROCKS philosophy – Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness, and Service. This philosophy guides every aspect of their operations, from guest service to employee relations, making CPK not just a restaurant but a community-oriented brand dedicated to moving people forward. This commitment is evident in how they empower their team members to bring their whole selves to work and encourage everyone to express their unique talents and skills.

The management position at CPK offers a comprehensive career opportunity in a high-energy, fast-paced environment where leadership is key. Employees benefit from an eight-week intensive training program that includes multiple learning methods such as online content, books, and hands-on mentoring. This program is designed to equip managers with the tools needed to lead effectively and deliver exceptional guest experiences, manage profitability, and cultivate team growth. CPK prides itself on its one-of-a-kind company culture that prioritizes employee development and offers a unique electronic learning platform called "The Proof" to ensure continuous professional growth.

In this management role, candidates will be expected to lead and inspire front-of-house teams, focusing on building a hospitality-driven environment where culinary execution and service excellence go hand in hand. Managers play a critical role in driving sales, managing budgets, analyzing financial variances, and maintaining operational standards including health and safety compliances. This position also emphasizes the importance of communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure smooth interactions among employees, guests, suppliers, and senior management.

CPK values its employees by providing an industry-competitive compensation package with bonus potential, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and unique perks such as unlimited pizza during shifts and a Management Dine-Out card for meals with family and friends. The company also offers an employee-driven Kindness Fund to support team members facing challenges and encourages upward mobility by promoting from within. California Pizza Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone has a seat at their table.