Restaurant Manager

California Pizza Kitchen
Deer Park, IL, United States
Full-time

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 aheadbe 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 skillsverbal 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 CPKs 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.

Required

Preferred

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  • 3 days ago
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