Chef

Job Description

Now Hiring: Culinary Leaders (Chefs)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Company: California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Canada

Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role

Openings: 2 Chef Positions Available

About California Pizza Kitchen

Born in Beverly Hills in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) revolutionized the pizza world with The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza — and we’ve been innovating ever since. From gluten-free to cauliflower crusts, we’ve led industry-firsts while serving creative California-style cuisine around the world. Today, with nearly 200 restaurants in 8 countries, we continue to push boundaries with fresh, seasonal ingredients and a passion for handcrafted food and beverage experiences.

As we expand our Canadian footprint, we’re building a team of leaders who are hungry for growth, creativity, and culture.

The Role: Culinary Leader (Chef)

We’re looking for dynamic, driven Culinary Leaders to join our new and growing Canadian team. As a Chef at CPK, you will play a key role in the success of a multi-million-dollar restaurant — leading 20–50 team members while cultivating a culture of passion, performance, and positivity.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a high-performing BOH team
• Upholding the highest standards in food quality, consistency, and safety
• Executing strategic plans and driving results across product, profit, experience, and environment
• Actively recruiting and retaining top culinary talent
• Contributing to the launch of new restaurant locations in Canada

What You Bring

• 1–3+ years in a Culinary Leadership or Kitchen Manager Role
• A proven track record of coaching and building strong teams
• Experience with P&L management, budgeting, and cost control
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Certified in Food Safe and Health & Safety
• Passion for hospitality and a collaborative mindset
• Willingness to support new store openings across the country

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation + bonus potential
• Extended health & wellness benefits
• Mental and physical health support programs
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Recruitment & referral bonuses
• Ongoing leadership development and growth pathways
• The chance to help shape CPK’s journey across Canada

Our Core Values

We believe in:

Honesty & humility – Integrity in every action

Fearless determination – With a side of fun

Creativity & risk-taking – We don’t follow trends. We start them.