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<p><br></p><p><strong> Now Hiring: Culinary Leaders (Chefs)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Location: Edmonton, Alberta</p><p>Company: California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Canada</p><p>Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role</p><p>Openings: 2 Chef Positions Available</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About California Pizza Kitchen</strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>As we expand our Canadian footprint, we’re building a team of leaders who are hungry for growth, creativity, and culture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role: Culinary Leader (Chef)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll be responsible for:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing BOH team</li><li>Upholding the highest standards in food quality, consistency, and safety</li><li>Executing strategic plans and driving results across product, profit, experience, and environment</li><li>Actively recruiting and retaining top culinary talent</li><li>Contributing to the launch of new restaurant locations in Canada</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>1–3+ years in a Culinary Leadership or Kitchen Manager Role</li><li>A proven track record of coaching and building strong teams</li><li>Experience with P&L management, budgeting, and cost control</li><li>High attention to detail and quality standards</li><li>Certified in Food Safe and Health & Safety</li><li>Passion for hospitality and a collaborative mindset</li><li>Willingness to support new store openings across the country</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation + bonus potential</li><li>Extended health & wellness benefits</li><li>Mental and physical health support programs</li><li>Flexible scheduling for work-life balance</li><li>Recruitment & referral bonuses</li><li>Ongoing leadership development and growth pathways</li><li>The chance to help shape CPK’s journey across Canada</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Core Values</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We believe in:</p><p> Honesty & humility – Integrity in every action</p><p> Fearless determination – With a side of fun</p><p> Creativity & risk-taking – We don’t follow trends. We start them.</p><p>