Restaurant Manager

Perks Comprehensive eight‑week training program utilizing multiple learning methods (online, book, shoulder‑to‑shoulder). Tremendously passionate, one‑of‑a‑kind company culture. Opportunities for growth and development. Promoting from within. A unique electronic learning platform titled The Proof for continuous development. 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 Kindness Fund to help team members facing life challenges. Industry competitive compensation package including bonus potential. Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision and more. Responsibilities Deliver a phenomenal guest experience. Lead and inspire the team with a people‑first mentality to build CPK's best‑in‑class culture. Build a team around hospitality and culinary execution, and develop top talent to drive the business forward. Build sales, profitability, and guest counts. Manage the P&L for the restaurant. Meet financial objectives by forecasting, adjusting labor expenditures, practicing portion controls, preparing budgets, and analyzing variances. Utilize excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with employees, guests, suppliers, and senior management. Maintain 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 verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional leadership skills – ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a team. Passionate about execution, hospitality, and service. Physical demands: ability to sit, stand, walk up to 10 hours a day; occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift up to 40 lbs. Benefits 401(k) retirement plan. Health insurance (medical, dental, vision). Disability insurance. Eligible for other company benefits per policy. Equal Employment Opportunity 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