Host

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years we’ve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness, and epic Service. Are you ready to join our team and start your #ROCKSolid career? The Perks Competitive Compensation Flexible Shifts Full and Part-Time Opportunities Benefits Excellent Training Program Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities Team Member Dining Discounts Diverse Culture Holiday Closures Epic Service! Do you love working in a dynamic, fun atmosphere? Do you have a passion for food and an adventurous spirit? Do you like to have friends visit and show them your hospitality? If so, then being a Host at CPK may be for you! Our Hosts bring California creativity to every meal by making each guest their top priority. They ensure that each guest has a memorable dining experience by living out the CPK High 5: We love CPK and we want you to notice. We encourage everyone to have fun and be who they (really) are. We always work as a team to better serve our guests. We’re obsessed with service details. We sell what’s on our menu because we’re passionate about our food and drinks. Job Duties Our Hosts are warm, inviting individuals who greets our guests and makes them feel welcome. They inform guests when there is a wait with accurate wait times, while monitoring the wait list. They maintain the highest standard of service, sanitation, and hospitality. Our Hosts work closely with the store management and other employees to create a Team Concept. This is an entry level position. We look forward to meeting you! 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. A full job description, including physical demands of the job is available upon request. It’s your career, Let it R.O.C.K.S. Since we first opened our doors in 1985, our R.O.C.K.S. philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness, Service) has set CPK apart from those both inside and outside our industry. It’s not just a saying we hang on the wall but something we all strive to live and breathe every day. These values allow our employees to be who they (really) are, encourage everyone to apply their passion to their role, and open the door for all to fulfill their potential and exceed their expectations within the organization. RESPECT Respect guides us as a company and as individuals to value our guests, co-workers, community, vendors and environment. We continually seek out the opinions of team members, guests, and communities to learn and enhance the CPK experience. Simply said, all voices matter, and our focus on respect ensures that all voices are heard. OPPORTUNITY Opportunity at CPK is real and tangible. Through exciting career growth and cross training, we're always looking to develop and refine our top talent to drive the business and lead others. CPK challenges its employees to learn about the business at every level. Our most talented employees are provided with opportunities to contribute in a meaningful way, to help fuel the growth of our organization. COMMUNICATION Communication is actively encouraged at CPK. We have an open-door policy and a culture where everyone is known on a first name basis and always welcome to speak up. KINDNESS Kindness defines the energy and spirit of California Pizza Kitchen. It shapes and guides how we develop, communicate, and hold each other accountable to our high standards. SERVICE We are passionate individuals committed to inspiring others by bringing California creativity to every meal.