Be home in time for dinner!
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.
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.
Job Description
Stop by one of our upcoming job fairs to meet our leadership team, ask questions, and learn about our part-time and full-time opportunities!
Hiring All Positions!
Kitchen Managers | Cooks | Porters l Retailers
On the spot interviewing
Immediate hiring and start dates
Bring your resume!
Open House Dates & Times:
Location: 85 Broad St, New York, NY 10004
Date: Wednesday November 4
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 16 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017
Date: Thursday November 12
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 861 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065
Date: Wednesday November 18 &
Date: Thursday November 19
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Job Description- Kitchen Managers
Responsibilities
Lead kitchen team in the preparation and execution of all menu items
Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation
Ensure completion of food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling
Manage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor is within parameters of set labor budget
Maintain and manage food cost within the restaurant
Monitor and maintain proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare correct levels of food
Assist General Manager in completing inventory
Handle any team member situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the General Manager as necessary
Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; direct kitchen team to ensure completion of all daily checklist and side work assignments
Partners with General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain a kitchen team
Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists
Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair
Qualifications
6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training
Food Handler’s Certification or ability to acquire
Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
General administrative and computer skills strongly preferred
Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:
$18.00 - $25.00
Job Description - Cook
Responsibilities
Prep and execute all menu items, including those for seasonal and specials menu items for dine‐in and to‐go by LPQ ticket standards
Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists, assisting with cleaning dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and detail cleaning as necessary
Assist Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food par levels and use prep sheet to prepare correct levels
Conduct line checks for quality control
Use proper tools, equipment, and ingredients for each menu item
Follow all opening, mid, and closing procedures as directed by checklists and the Kitchen Manager
Follow and completes Le Pain Quotidien cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling
Qualifications
1 or 3 months of related restaurant experience or…