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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.*
Salary estimate
$41,000 – $55,000/yr
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Skills for this role
Communication
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About California Pizza Kitchen
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