Shift Lead

Le Pain Quotidien•Manhattan Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Le Pain Quotidien, meaning the daily bread, is a restaurant concept that emphasizes a way of life centered around sharing food. Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands, including Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet, with over 50 restaurants nationwide. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, Convive aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition. The company fosters an environment where friends gather around communal tables to share in the tradition of breaking bread.

Requirements

3 to 6 months of related restaurant experience or training
Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the entirety of the visit
Receive food and beverage orders, enter order correctly into the POS, and follow up with the kitchen as necessary
Anticipate guest needs and note any preferences provided by the guest
Maintain full knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items
Prepare drinks for the dining room, as needed
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
Organize money and receipts throughout the shift in adherence with the cash handling policy
Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists
Assist with setting up patio furniture and maintenance of outside fixtures and seating area, if applicable for the location