Kitchen Manager

Join Le Pain QuotidienAt Le Pain Quotidien, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with purpose, in our ingredients, our standards, and how we care for people. When you join LPQ, you become part of a 35-year-old beloved brand built on warmth, community, and connection.At Le Pain Quotidien, our teams are at the heart of the guest experience. We're looking for team members who take pride in hospitality, enjoy working in a warm and welcoming environment, and want to be part of a team that supports one another. With opportunities to grow, and a culture built around community and connection, LPQ offers a restaurant environment where you will build skills, feel valued, and take pride in the work you do every day.As part of Convive Brands, you'll have opportunities to grow your career across a portfolio of restaurant concepts, including California Pizza Kitchen and Little Beet.At LPQ, you're not just working a job, you're joining a place where you can develop your skills and career, take pride in your work, and be part of building a strong community.ResponsibilitiesLead kitchen team in the preparation and execution of all menu itemsMaintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparationEnsure completion of food safety checklists to ensure proper food handlingManage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor is within parameters of set labor budgetMaintain and manage food cost within the restaurantMonitor and maintain proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare correct levels of foodAssist General Manager in completing inventoryHandle any team member situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the General Manager as necessaryComplete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; direct kitchen team to ensure completion of all daily checklist and side work assignmentsPartners with General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain a kitchen teamKeep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklistsMonitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repairQualifications6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or trainingFood Handler's Certification or ability to acquireFlexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not requiredGeneral administrative and computer skills strongly preferredAbility to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work locationBenefitsEnrollment in Company-contributed health coverage planAccrued Paid Time Off401k with up to 4% match after ninety days (90) of employmentPre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)Team member discounts at all our brandsThe hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:$18.00 - $25.00Convive Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class. Convive Brands celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.