Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Growth

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Management Dine-Out card

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. is seeking a back-of-house (BOH) restaurant leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth coordination between preparation, cooking, and plating. The role emphasizes leadership and a hospitality-driven approach to drive guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment.

You will manage labor, budgeting and P&L, forecast needs, and maintain sanitation and safety standards, while developing top talent and promoting from within.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver a phenomenal guest experience.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, coordinating food prep, cooking and plating.
• Maintain optimal workflow during peak periods and adapt as needed.
• Lead and inspire the team with a people-first mindset to strengthen CPK culture.
• Build a team around hospitality and culinary execution and develop top talent.
• Drive sales, profitability and guest counts.
• Manage the P&L, forecast labor, budget, and analyze variances.
• Communicate effectively with employees, guests, suppliers and management.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hospitality

Execution

Tools

Computer terminals

Job description

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. is seeking a back-of-house (BOH) restaurant leader to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth coordination between preparation, cooking, and plating. The role emphasizes leadership and a hospitality-driven approach to drive guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment.

You will manage labor, budgeting and P&L, forecast needs, and maintain sanitation and safety standards, while developing top talent and promoting from within.