Hiring All Positions! November Job Fairs!

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 training
• Previous knife-handling experience a plus
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
• Ability to be cross‐trained in all areas of the kitchen preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:

$17.00 - $20.00

Job Description - Porter

Responsibilities

• Load, operate, and unload dish machine safely and efficiently
• Keep the dish machine & sinks clean and report any functional or mechanical problems
• Wash and store all kitchenware, baskets and crates
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies
• Properly label, replenish and store chemicals
• Put away delivery or orders as assigned
• Ensure refrigerators and freezers are clean, organized and well-maintained
• Maintain adequate levels of clean small wares, equipment and tools in the bakery and kitchen
• Assist with basic food preparation according to the checklist and prep sheets
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignments
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklist
   

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 months of related restaurant experience or training preferred                                       
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:

$17.00 - $20.00

Job Description - Retailer

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the entirety of the visit
• Anticipate guest needs and note any preferences provided by the guest
• Prepare all drinks for retail and dining room, including batches for the retail counter
• Properly bag, box, and arrange to‐go food and pastry
• Perform sales transactions in accordance with Le Pain Quotidien cash handling policy
• Maintain and consolidate pastry display throughout the day
• Maintain full knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items
• Handle any guest situations with genuine empathy and elevate to a manager as necessary
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignments
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists
• Responsible for answering the phone with proper etiquette; takes orders over the phone
   

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 months of related restaurant experience or training
• Experience with POS systems, especially Toast, a plus                                          
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
• Ability to be cross‐trained in all areas of the dining room and retail space preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:

$17.00 - $22.00

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Benefits

• Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)
• Team member discounts at all our brands

The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:

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.