Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Energy Team & Grow

California Pizza Kitchen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight-week training program

Growth opportunities

The Proof learning platform

All the pizza you can eat

Manager meals and Dine-Out card

Kindness Fund

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee the day-to-day back-of-house operations. You will coordinate food preparation, cooking and plating, ensuring a smooth, high-quality guest experience.

You will lead a team with a people-first approach, mentor staff, and drive sales, profitability and labor planning while upholding sanitation standards and safety practices. This role requires a minimum two years of BOH management in a busy restaurant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years BOH management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Exceptional leadership abilities to motivate and develop a team.
• Passion for hospitality, service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a phenomenal guest experience and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain optimal workflow during peak periods and coordinate food prep, cooking and plating.
• Lead and inspire the team with a people-first mentality and foster career growth.
• Build talent through cross-training and development to drive the business forward.
• Manage sales, profitability, and guest counts; forecast labor and portions; support budgeting.
• Oversee P&L, analyze variances and ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Execution

Hospitality

Job description

California Pizza Kitchen in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee the day-to-day back-of-house operations. You will coordinate food preparation, cooking and plating, ensuring a smooth, high-quality guest experience.

You will lead a team with a people-first approach, mentor staff, and drive sales, profitability and labor planning while upholding sanitation standards and safety practices. This role requires a minimum two years of BOH management in a busy restaurant.