Kitchen Manager: Lead a Growth-Driven, Guest-Obsessed Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Growth opportunities

The Proof platform

Employee meals

Dine-Out card

Pizza access

Kindness Fund

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day operations in a fast-paced kitchen, coordinating food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure a superior guest experience. You will build and coach a hospitality-focused team, emphasizing culinary excellence and operational discipline.

You will forecast labor, manage budgets, monitor portions, and drive sales while upholding high sanitation standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years BOH management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership with ability to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth food prep, cooking, and plating during peak periods.
• Lead and inspire a hospitality-driven team with a people-first culture.
• Build a team around guest service, culinary execution, and cross-training for growth.
• Forecast labor, manage portion controls, and contribute to budgeting and financial targets.
• Drive sales, profitability, and guest counts through effective leadership and standards.
• Maintain sanitation standards and a safe, healthy work environment.

Skills

BOH management

Leadership

Communication

Hospitality execution

Job description

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the day-to-day operations in a fast-paced kitchen, coordinating food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure a superior guest experience. You will build and coach a hospitality-focused team, emphasizing culinary excellence and operational discipline.

You will forecast labor, manage budgets, monitor portions, and drive sales while upholding high sanitation standards and safety.