Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager at California Pizza Kitchen oversees the day-to-day functioning of the kitchen, ensuring smooth coordination between food preparation, cooking, and plating while maintaining optimal workflow during peak periods. This role involves leading and inspiring the team with a people-first mentality, building a culture of hospitality and culinary execution, and fostering career growth through cross-training. The position is responsible for building sales, profitability, and guest counts, managing the restaurant's P&L, and meeting financial objectives through forecasting, labor management, and budget analysis.