Kitchen Manager

California Pizza Kitchen; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the restaurant industry is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee operations and inspire the team. The role includes delivering exceptional guest experiences, managing kitchen workflow, and driving profitability. Join a culture that values growth, development, and creativity.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Opportunities for growth and development

All the pizza you can eat

Employee assistance program

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of BOH management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain workflow during peak times.
• Lead and inspire the team with a people-first approach.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

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At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and our communities, guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness, and Service). We are committed to moving people forward and encourage everyone to apply their passion to CPK. Be bold, be epic, be YOU!

THE PERKS

• Comprehensive eight-week training program utilizing various learning methods including online, books, and shoulder-to-shoulder teaching.
• Tremendously passionate, unique company culture.
• Opportunities for growth and development. We love promoting from within!
• Unique electronic learning platform titled The Proof for continuous development.
• All the pizza you can eat! Manager meals while working and a Management Dine-Out card for your family and friends.
• An environment to express your talents and skills.
• Employee-driven assistance program called the Kindness Fund to support team members facing life challenges.
• Industry competitive compensation including bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and more.

OUR EXPECTATIONS

• Deliver a phenomenal guest experience.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth coordination between food prep, cooking, and plating. Maintain workflow during peak times and adapt as needed.
• Lead and inspire the team with a people-first approach to build CPK's best-in-class culture.
• Build a team focused on hospitality and culinary excellence, developing talent and fostering career growth through cross-training.
• Drive sales, profitability, and guest counts.
• Manage the P&L for the restaurant.
• Meet financial goals by forecasting, adjusting labor, controlling portions, budgeting, and analyzing variances.
• Use excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees, guests, suppliers, and management. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment by following sanitation standards and procedures.

About California Pizza Kitchen

Founded in 1985 by Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK is passionate about inspiring others by bringing California creativity to every meal. Known for innovative hearth-baked pizzas like The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club, and Thai Chicken, CPK has become a hub for tastemakers and rulebreakers who challenge the status quo.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of BOH management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills to motivate, inspire, and develop a team.
• Passionate about execution, hospitality, and service.

Physical demands include frequent exposure to computer terminals, moderate noise and temperature levels, ability to sit, stand, walk for up to 10 hours, and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.