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California Pizza Kitchen
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Industry: Dining and Food Services · HQ: Playa Vista, CA

California Pizza Kitchen Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at California Pizza Kitchen give their company a 3.8 rating out of 5.0 - which is 3% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest California Pizza Kitchen employees are Assistant General Managers submitting an average rating of 4.4 and Managers with a rating of 4.0.

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3.8
Average Rating
(based on 19 California Pizza Kitchen Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.0
Growth Opportunities
3.8
People You Work With
4.2
Person You Work For
3.9
Rewards You Receive
3.6
Support You Get
3.7
Way You Work
3.8
Work Setting
3.7
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California Pizza Kitchen Employee
in San Diego, CA

"I've worked at CPK for 5 years now and although they may be corporate, majority of the time it felt like my second home. They have a lot of room to improve."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
California Pizza Kitchen Employee
in Albuquerque, NM

"I have worked for CPK as a front of house server since Summer of 2017, and I only have great things to say about this company. First, they welcomed me with a trust that no other restaurant gave me. They have unique training for their staff that allows the management to have full faith in their staff once they are on their own. The company is also receptive to innovative ideas and allows their staff a voice in the process. Great company"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.8
California Pizza Kitchen (35)
4.5 Highest Rated in this Industry is Hotel del Coronado (9)
2.9 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Bojangles' (6)
3.7 Average of All Companies in this Industry (5,445)
Bartender
in Huntington Beach, CA

"I've worked for California Pizza Kitchen for over 8 years. The work environment is always positive and I can tell that the company really values it's employees and customers. There is plenty of opportunity for growth within the company as well which is a huge plus. It's definitely a great way to learn more about customer service and food knowledge as well."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Bar Manager
in Lynnfield, MA

"I have worked for California Pizza Kitchen for 3 years. The company is family oriented and generous. It is a great started job that allows you to learn and bring your skills elsewhere. Though I loved working in management, the compensation does not allow for growth and stability."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
California Pizza Kitchen Employee
in Orlando, FL

"I've worked here for 1 1/2 years and while the employees are great, the pay is only okay, and while the server environment is okay, the kitchen environment is too stressful for a college student."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Shift Supervisor
in Walnut Creek, CA

What do you like about working at California Pizza Kitchen?

"Friendly people, flexible scheduling, great coworkers, clean environment, nice benefits"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are dedicated to the company you can rise, but its a very slow expansion rate, and there are very few openings now."

What don't you like about working at California Pizza Kitchen?

"The company does not value their hourly employees. New owners want drones, and the hourly are aware of it and resisting."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would not start regressing our brand image. I would restore our formality."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Restaurant Manager
in Tarzana, CA
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.6 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.8 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Manager
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3.9 / 5
Support You Get 3.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4.5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Senior General Manager
in Los Angeles, CA
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 3.5 / 5
Support You Get 3.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.4 / 5
Company Culture 4.4 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Procurement Manager
in Los Angeles, CA
Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3.9 / 5
Support You Get 3.1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2.1 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Head Server
in Atlanta, GA
Person You Work For 1.5 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2.5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.7 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Manager
in New York, NY
Person You Work For 4.5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3.8 / 5
Support You Get 4.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2.8 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3.6 / 5
Company Culture 4.2 / 5 Way You Work 3.7 / 5
Server
in Brentwood, CA
Person You Work For 4.7 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4.7 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Assistant Kitchen Manager
in Newport Beach, CA

"It was a great stepping stone early in my career."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Assistant General Manager
in Redondo Beach, CA

"Good company to work for."

Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5

California Pizza Kitchen Reviews FAQs

Is California Pizza Kitchen a good company to work for?

California Pizza Kitchen has an overall rating of 3.8 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 19 California Pizza Kitchen Review Ratings left anonymously by California Pizza Kitchen employees, which is 3% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 89% of employees would recommend working at California Pizza Kitchen.

Does California Pizza Kitchen pay their employees well?

California Pizza Kitchen employees earn $40,000 annually on average, or $19 per hour, which is 39% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 5 California Pizza Kitchen employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find California Pizza Kitchen Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at California Pizza Kitchen?

89% of employees would recommend working at California Pizza Kitchen with the overall rating of 3.8 out of 5. Employees also rated California Pizza Kitchen 4.0 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.6 for Rewards You Receive, 3.8 for Growth Opportunities and 3.7 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at California Pizza Kitchen?

According to our data, the highest paying job at California Pizza Kitchen is a Director of Planning at $161,000 annually. Browse California Pizza Kitchen Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at California Pizza Kitchen?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at California Pizza Kitchen is a Busser at $16,000 annually. Browse California Pizza Kitchen Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at California Pizza Kitchen?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at California Pizza Kitchen to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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