Kitchen Manager
About The Position
Le Pain Quotidien is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and support the preparation and execution of menu items, food safety, labor and food-cost controls, inventory, and restaurant cleanliness. The role works in partnership with the General Manager to recruit, hire, train, and retain kitchen team members and to address team member situations with empathy. The position also includes completing daily opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures and monitoring kitchen equipment. Le Pain Quotidien is part of Convive Brands, whose restaurant portfolio also includes California Pizza Kitchen and Little Beet. The company describes a culture focused on hospitality, warmth, community, connection, and opportunities for career development. The hourly pay range is $18.00–$25.00, plus tips when eligible.
Requirements
- 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training.
- Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to acquire it.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
- General administrative and computer skills are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team in preparing and executing all menu items.
- Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation.
- Complete food safety checklists and ensure proper food handling.
- Manage labor deployment and keep hourly labor within the set labor budget.
- Maintain and manage restaurant food costs.
- Monitor food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare appropriate quantities.
- Assist the General Manager with inventory.
- Handle team member situations with empathy and escalate them to the General Manager when necessary.
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures, and direct the kitchen team in completing daily checklists and side work.
- Partner with the General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain kitchen team members.
- Keep restaurant areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
- Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair.
Benefits
- Company-contributed health coverage plan.
- Accrued paid time off.
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 90 days of employment.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits in applicable states.
- Team member discounts at all company brands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
