Lead Kitchen Supervisor - CA
About The Position
Le Pain Quotidien is seeking a Lead Kitchen Supervisor to oversee culinary operations and support a welcoming, team-oriented restaurant environment. The role includes managing food purchasing, receiving, preparation, quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. The supervisor trains hourly culinary team members, maintains recipe knowledge, ensures menu items meet the company’s standards, and completes kitchen opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures. The position also includes inventory, delivery, organization, and related restaurant tasks. The hourly pay range is $20.00–$25.00, plus tips when eligible.
Requirements
- 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training.
- Food Handler’s Certification, or 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
- Oversee culinary functions, including food purchasing, receiving, preparation, quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
- Train hourly culinary team members on recipes, food safety, equipment, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all menu items served meet or exceed the company’s standard of excellence.
- Maintain full knowledge of all recipes, including seasonal offerings.
- Complete role responsibilities effectively with limited supervision while demonstrating leadership and motivating others.
- Handle team member disputes or situations empathetically and elevate them to the Senior Kitchen Manager when necessary.
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures, daily checklists, and side-work assignments.
- Facilitate receiving and maintenance of incoming deliveries.
- Conduct weekly inventory.
- Keep kitchen and restaurant areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
- Assist with setting up patio furniture and maintaining outside fixtures and seating areas, if applicable.
- Complete other tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.
Benefits
- Company-contributed health coverage plan.
- Accrued paid time off.
- 401(k) with up to 4% 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
