Kitchen Manager — Lead High-Volume, Guest-First Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Strong culture

Growth opportunities

Promotions from within

The Proof platform

Pizza all you can eat

Manager meals

Dine-Out card

Express your talents

Kindness Fund

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking an experienced Front-of-House (FOH) Manager to lead the dining room team and ensure outstanding guest service. You will oversee daily operations, guest satisfaction, and staff development in a high-energy restaurant environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for hospitality. The role emphasizes teamwork, budget awareness, and maintaining CPK's renowned standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years FOH management in 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.
• Physical demands: able to sit, stand, and lift up to 40 lbs; vision requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver phenomenal guest experience.
• Lead and inspire team with people-first mindset.
• Build a team around hospitality and culinary execution; develop top talent.
• Drive sales, profitability, and guest counts.
• Manage P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and labor control.
• Communicate effectively with employees, guests, suppliers, and management.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

FOH management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Hospitality execution

Job description

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking an experienced Front-of-House (FOH) Manager to lead the dining room team and ensure outstanding guest service. You will oversee daily operations, guest satisfaction, and staff development in a high-energy restaurant environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for hospitality. The role emphasizes teamwork, budget awareness, and maintaining CPK's renowned standards.