Restaurant Manager: Lead People & Elevate Guest Experience

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Growth opportunities

The Proof platform

Pizza allowance

Employee meals

Kindness Fund

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead a high-energy team in our Columbus restaurant. You will coach staff, uphold guest service standards, and drive a culture of hospitality and accountability.

The role emphasizes profitability, labor planning, and seamless operations, with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about food and guest experience, apply to join CPK and help shape our community dining experience.

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.
• Passionate about execution, hospitality and service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a phenomenal guest experience by leading a people-first team.
• Inspire and develop staff to drive culture and performance.
• Build sales, profitability, and guest counts while maintaining service standards.
• Manage the P&L, forecast labor, prepare budgets and analyze variances.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are followed.

Skills

FOH management

Communication

Leadership

Hospitality

Job description

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead a high-energy team in our Columbus restaurant. You will coach staff, uphold guest service standards, and drive a culture of hospitality and accountability.

The role emphasizes profitability, labor planning, and seamless operations, with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about food and guest experience, apply to join CPK and help shape our community dining experience.