District Manager- NY

At 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. From the bread we bake to the experiences we create, we take pride in doing things the right way, every day. Regular guests become familiar faces, teammates support one another, and every shift feels purposeful. We also offer a more predictable schedule, a sustainable pace, and the ability to build a career without sacrificing your life outside of work. 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 joining a restaurant, 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. What You’ll Do Lead a district of LPQ restaurants with a focus on consistent execution, exceptional hospitality, and pride in the guest experience. Create restaurants that feel calm, welcoming, and unmistakably LPQ with smiling team members engaging and welcoming every guest. Show beautifully set up display cases featuring fresh baked goods that attract guests. Coach restaurant leaders to deliver warm, consistent service and to use guest feedback to continually elevate the experience. Coach teams to anticipate guest needs and consistently meet service standards. Create an environment where guests feel at ease, knowing their needs are consistently met. Develop and support General Managers and Assistant General Managers through clear expectations, ongoing coaching, and accountability. Develop leaders who know their business and actively praise and coach team members. Drive positive sales growth and consistent margin management. Build happy and engaged teams with strong retention and low turnover. Build strong bench strength by identifying talent early, creating development plans, and preparing leaders for growth. Recognize potential in employees who show initiative and a growth mindset. Ensure multiple successors are ready for each critical role. Partner with restaurant leaders to understand and manage their business, including labor, food costs, inventory, and forecasting. Discuss process improvements and walk through business acumen to achieve results. Show how actions contribute to immediate results and sustainable long‑term success. Ensure food safety and quality standards are upheld daily through visible leadership, training, and follow‑through. Lead by example and demonstrate open communication. Maintain an active presence on the floor to educate and ask questions. Empower teams to take ownership of food safety and quality. Use data and insights to spot trends, solve problems at the root, and drive meaningful improvements. Connect numbers to behaviors and performance, not just reports. Use sales, labor, waste, and guest metrics daily and adjust plans accordingly. Celebrate wins, highlight improvements, and reinforce strong execution. Create and execute district‑level sales and traffic‑driving strategies, scaling what works across all locations. Ensure every store has a clear, actionable weekly sales plan. Prioritize high‑impact actions focusing on top sellers and underperforming dayparts. Pilot initiatives in one store, measure results, and scale successful strategies quickly. Lead engaging district meetings that reinforce standards, share best practices, and drive consistency. Highlight best practices from top‑performing stores and ensure sharing and adoption. Use meetings to build consistency, celebrate wins, and address gaps with clarity and accountability. Encourage participation and ensure every voice is heard. What You Bring Proven experience leading a minimum of 8–12 restaurants in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. A passion for hospitality and a track record of building consistent, guest‑focused experiences. Experience building internal talent pipelines and developing GMs and AGMs for long‑term success. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, development, and holding leaders accountable with care and clarity. Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate numbers into action at the restaurant level. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, delegate, and lead through others. Unwavering commitment to using data to inform decision‑making day to day, hour to hour. Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels. Our Perks And Benefits Real work‑life balance – daytime hours. Medical, dental and vision benefits. 401(k) with company match. Quarterly bonuses. Quarterly gift cards and discounts to be used at any of our brands. Monthly cell phone reimbursement of $35. A robust and unlimited employee referral program. Life insurance, commuter benefits and pet insurance. Genuine opportunities for growth across a family of brands. A collaborative culture where your impact is seen, valued, and celebrated. The annualized range for this position (plus a bonus) is: $100,000–$120,000. Convive 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Convive Brands