Restaurant Manager
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
$80K - $85K/yr
... 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 ...
$80K - $85K/yr
... 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 ...
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$80K - $85K/yr
... 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 ...
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$80K - $85K/yr
... 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 ...
$80K - $85K/yr
... 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 ...
$80K - $85K/yr
... 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 ...
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
Chino Hills, CA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
Chino Hills, CA · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... 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 ...
Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site
$17 - $22/hr
As a BBQ Pit Crew member specializing in live fire smoking and managing the firebox of an offset ... and chicken. * Temperature Control: Regularly monitor and adjust airflow, fuel (wood or charcoal ...
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Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site
$17 - $22/hr
As a BBQ Pit Crew member specializing in live fire smoking and managing the firebox of an offset ... and chicken. * Temperature Control: Regularly monitor and adjust airflow, fuel (wood or charcoal ...
Riverside, CA · On-site
$17 - $22/hr
As a BBQ Pit Crew member specializing in live fire smoking and managing the firebox of an offset ... and chicken. * Temperature Control: Regularly monitor and adjust airflow, fuel (wood or charcoal ...
Riverside, CA · On-site
$17 - $22/hr
As a BBQ Pit Crew member specializing in live fire smoking and managing the firebox of an offset ... and chicken. * Temperature Control: Regularly monitor and adjust airflow, fuel (wood or charcoal ...
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BBQ Chicken Cooks often work in high-heat environments and must coordinate cooking times to ensure poultry is perfectly cooked without becoming dry, which can be challenging during peak hours or large catering events. Proper food safety practices must be maintained at all times, especially when handling raw chicken, to prevent contamination. Adapting quickly to fluctuating customer demand and staying organized in a busy kitchen environment are essential for success. Many BBQ Chicken Cooks find that strong communication with team members and continual practice with cooking techniques helps them overcome these challenges and deliver consistent, tasty results.
To thrive as a BBQ Chicken Cook, you need strong food preparation skills, knowledge of grilling techniques, and experience handling poultry safely, often supported by a food handler’s certificate. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment such as smokers, grills, meat thermometers, and prep tools is typically required. Teamwork, time management, and attention to detail are valued soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for consistently preparing delicious, safe, and high-quality BBQ chicken in a fast-paced environment.
A BBQ Chicken job typically involves preparing, cooking, and serving barbecued chicken in a restaurant, food truck, or catering setting. Responsibilities may include marinating and grilling chicken, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Some positions may also require customer service, handling orders, and managing inventory. Experience with grilling techniques and seasonings is often beneficial for this role.

$70K - $75K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Posted 12 days ago
7.2
Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6th of 87 rated restaurants
At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts 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 to apply their passion at CPK. So go ahead…be bold, be epic, be YOU!
THE PERKS
OUR EXPECTATIONS
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 for taste makers, rule breakers and earth shakers who conquer challenges by daring to work on the edge and thinking outside the box.
REQUIREMENTS
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.
The current salary range for this position is USD $70,500 to $75,000
Various benefits are available for this position, including 401K, health, dental, vision, and disability insurance through CPK’s 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.
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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), based in Los Angeles, California, US, operates in the restaurant industry, particularly renowned for its unique style of pizza. Established in 1985 by attorneys Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK quickly gained popularity for its innovative recipes, including the iconic BBQ Chicken Pizza. With a firm commitment to quality and creativity, the mission at CPK is to give a unique dining experience where authentic California-style cuisine is presented in imaginative ways. The company's offerings extend beyond pizzas to include a wide variety of salads, pastas, soups, sandwiches and desserts among other items.
Food services and drinking places
10,000+ Employees
Los Angeles, CA, US
1985