Restaurant Manager

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a well-established and beloved restaurant brand founded in 1985, known for bringing California creativity to every meal. The founders, former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, combined their passion for food and fresh ingredients to revolutionize the pizza scene with innovative, hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken. These unique dishes are crafted in a lively open kitchen, carving out California's place alongside Chicago and New York as a key player in the pizza revolution. Over the years, CPK has grown into a vibrant and dynamic company culture that embraces boldness, creativity, and authenticity, making it a popular destination for both guests and employees alike.

California Pizza Kitchen is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, focused on respect, opportunity, communication, kindness, and service (ROCKS philosophy). Their commitment to moving people forward encourages employees to bring their full selves to work, making it a place where everyone’s passion can thrive. The company prides itself on a one-of-a-kind culture that fuels growth, development, and career advancement from within. Employees are supported by a comprehensive eight-week training program that uses multiple learning methods, including online resources, books, and hands-on shoulder-to-shoulder teaching. The company also provides a unique electronic learning platform called "The Proof" designed to engage and encourage continuous development. Benefits offered by CPK include competitive compensation with bonus potential, health, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs like the Kindness Fund, and various perks such as all the pizza you can eat and management dine-out cards to share with family and friends.

The role at California Pizza Kitchen represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated front-of-house (FOH) manager to join a passionate and talented team. This full-time management position carries a salary range between $70,304 and $74,000 and requires someone who is not only experienced but also deeply committed to cultivating a positive and engaging guest experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of FOH management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment, demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for hospitality and service. As a key leader on the team, the manager will play an instrumental role in inspiring and motivating employees, fostering a people-first mentality, building a strong team focused on culinary excellence and guest satisfaction, and driving sales and profitability.

In this role, the manager will be responsible for managing the restaurant’s profit and loss statement, forecasting, budgeting, controlling labor expenditures, and analyzing financial variances. The manager will also ensure a safe and healthy environment by upholding strict sanitation and health standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective interactions with guests, employees, suppliers, and senior management. The position demands physical stamina as the manager will be required to spend long hours standing, sitting, or walking, and occasionally performing physical tasks including lifting up to 40 pounds. CPK values equal opportunity and inclusion, welcoming diverse candidates and ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.