Restaurant Manager

Responsibilities Delivering a phenomenal guest experience. Leading and inspiring the team with a people‑first mentality to build on CPK's best‑in‑class culture. Building a team around hospitality and culinary execution and developing top talent to drive the business forward – fostering career growth and cross‑training for the team. Building sales, profitability, and guest counts. Managing the P&L for the restaurant. Meeting financial 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. Maintaining a safe and healthy environment by establishing, following, and complying with sanitation standards and procedures. Qualifications Minimum of two years FOH 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. Physical ability: sit, stand, walk for up to 10 hours a day; stoop, bend or kneel; lift up to 40 lbs.; perform other diverse physical tasks as needed. Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Benefits Comprehensive eight‑week training program utilizing online, book and shoulder‑to‑shoulder teaching. Unique electronic learning platform titled “The Proof”. All the pizza you can eat. Manager meals while working and a Management Dine‑Out card to enjoy with family and friends. Employee‑driven assistance program called the Kindness Fund. Industry‑competitive compensation package including bonus potential. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.