Restaurant Manager

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking a Front of House Manager in King of Prussia. This role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences while leading a passionate team. With a strong emphasis on hospitality and culinary execution, the manager will drive business success and promote a positive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive eight-week training program

Opportunities for growth and development

All the pizza you can eat

Employee driven assistance program

Industry competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years FOH management experience in a high volume, faced paced restaurant.
• Strong communication skills–verbal and written.
• Exceptional leadership skills – ability to motivate, inspire and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a phenomenal guest experience.
• Leading and inspiring the team with a people-first mentality.
• Building a sales and profitability strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Hospitality

Job description

locations PA - King of Prussia - 116 - King of Prussia

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id JR107397

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring thebiggestandbestparts of ourselves to work and to our communities,and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness and Service). We are committed to moving people forward and encourage everyone toapplytheirpassionat CPK.So go ahead…be bold, be epic, be YOU!

THE PERKS

• Comprehensiveeight-week training program utilizing several methods of learning including online, book and shoulder-to-shoulder teaching.
• Tremendously passionate, one-of-a-kind company culture.
• Opportunities for growthand development. Welove promoting from within!
• Unique electronic learning platform appropriately titled “The Proof” to engage continuous development.
• All the pizza you can eat! Manager meals while working and a Management Dine-Out card toenjoy with yourfamily and friends.
• An environment where you can express your unique talents and skills.
• Employee driven assistance program called the Kindness Fund which lends a helping hand to our team members encountering life challenges.
• Industry competitive compensation package including bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision and more.

OUR EXPECTATIONS

• Delivering a phenomenal guestexperience.
• Leading and inspiring the team with a people-first mentalityto build onCPK'sbest in class culture.
• Buildinga team around hospitality and culinary executionand developing top talent to drive thebusinessforward - fostering career growth and cross training for the team.
• Buildingsales, profitability,and guest counts.
• Managingthe P&L for the restaurant.
• Meetingfinancial objectives by forecasting, adjusting labor expenditures, practicing portion controls, preparing budgets,and analyzing variances.
• Utilizing excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with employees, guests, suppliers and senior management.
• Maintaininga safe and healthy environment by establishing, following, and complying with sanitation standards and procedures

WHO IS CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

We are passionate individuals committed to inspiring others by bringing California creativity to every meal! Founded in 1985, former federal prosecutors Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax combined their fervor for food and fresh ingredients to create innovative, hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, California Club and Thai Chicken that are created in a lively open kitchen. The concept gave California a place in the pizza revolution alongside Chicago and New York. CPK has since become the place fortastemakers,rulebreakers andearthshakers who conquer challenges by daring to work on the edge and thinking outside the box.

REQUIREMENTS

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to computer terminals. The noise level and temperature is moderate. The employee has the ability to sit, stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours a day. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend or kneel, lift up to 40 lbs. and perform other diverse physical tasks as needed. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: CPK reserves the right to revise or change the position plan as the need arises. This position plan is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

A full job description, including physical demands of the job is available upon request.

Various benefits are available for this position, including 401K, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance through CPK’s designated providers. CPK regularly reviews its benefits offerings and may change benefits and providers from time to time.

California Pizza Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, or any other legally protected classification. Everyone has a seat at our table.

About us

It’s your career, Let it R.O.C.K.S.

Since we first opened our doors in 1985, our R.O.C.K.S. philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness, Service) has set CPK apart from those both inside and outside our industry. It’s not just a saying we hang on the wall but something we all strive to live and breathe every day. These values allow our employees to be who they (really) are, encourage everyone to apply their passion to their role, and open the door for all to fulfill their potential and exceed their expectations within the organization.

RESPECT
Respect guides us as a company and as individuals to value our guests, co-workers, community, vendors and environment. We continually seek out the opinions of team members, guests, and communities to learn and enhance the CPK experience. Simply said, all voices matter, and our focus on respect ensures that all voices are heard.

OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity at CPK is real and tangible. Through exciting career growth and cross training, we're always looking to develop and refine our top talent to drive the business and lead others. CPK challenges its employees to learn about the business at every level. Our most talented employees are provided with opportunities to contribute in a meaningful way, to help fuel the growth of our organization.

COMMUNICATION
Communication is actively encouraged at CPK. We have an open-door policy and a culture where everyone is known on a first name basis and always welcome to speak up.

KINDNESS
Kindness defines the energy and spirit of California Pizza Kitchen. It shapes and guides how we develop, communicate, and hold each other accountable to our high standards.

SERVICE
We are passionate individuals committed to inspiring others by bringing California creativity to every meal.