Restaurant Manager: Lead Team, Elevate Guest Experience

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight-week training program

Growth opportunities

Free pizza

Employee meals

Dine-Out card

Kindness Fund

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen in Richmond, VA seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume team and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will manage hospitality, culinary execution and drive sales while maintaining P&L accountability. The role demands strong communication, leadership, and a passion for service.

The position offers professional growth, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a culture that values teamwork, training, and community involvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering a phenomenal guest experience.
• Lead and inspire the team with a people-first mindset.
• Build a team around hospitality and culinary execution to drive the business forward.
• Build sales, profitability and guest counts.
• Manage the P&L for the restaurant and forecast labor and budgets.
• Communicate effectively with employees, guests, suppliers and senior management.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment by sanitation standards and procedures.

Skills

FOH management

Communication

Leadership

Hospitality

Job description

California Pizza Kitchen in Richmond, VA seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume team and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You will manage hospitality, culinary execution and drive sales while maintaining P&L accountability. The role demands strong communication, leadership, and a passion for service.

The position offers professional growth, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a culture that values teamwork, training, and community involvement.