District Manager- NY
About The Role
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. From the bread we bake to the experiences we create, we take pride in doing things the right way, every day. Regular guests become familiar faces, teammates support one another, and every shift feels purposeful. We also offer something different from many restaurant environments: a more predictable schedule, a sustainable pace, and the ability to build a career without sacrificing your life outside of work. 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 joining a restaurant, 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.
What You’ll Do
Lead a district of LPQ restaurants with a focus on consistent execution, exceptional hospitality, and pride in the guest experience.
Create restaurants that feel calm, welcoming, and unmistakably LPQ with smiling team members engaging and welcoming every guest.
Coach restaurant leaders to deliver warm, consistent service and to use guest feedback to continually elevate the experience.
Develop and support General Managers and Assistant General Managers through clear expectations, ongoing coaching, and accountability.
Drive positive sales growth and consistent margin management on deliverables to deliver to bottom line.
Build happy and engaged teams with strong retention and low turnover.
Build strong bench strength by identifying talent early, creating development plans, and preparing leaders for growth.
Recognize potential by identifying employees that show initiative and demonstrate a growth mindset.
Ensure multiple successors are ready for each critical role.
Partner with restaurant leaders to understand and manage their business, including labor, food costs, inventory, and forecasting.
Use data and insights to spot trends, solve problems at the root, and drive meaningful improvements across the restaurants.
Create and execute district level sales and traffic driving strategies, scaling what works across all locations.
Lead engaging district meetings that reinforce standards, share best practices, and drive consistent follow through.
What You Bring
Proven experience leading a minimum of 8-12 restaurants in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
A passion for hospitality and a track record of building consistent, guest-focused experiences.
Experience building internal talent pipelines and developing GMs and AGMs for long-term success.
Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, development, and holding leaders accountable with care and clarity.
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate numbers into action at the restaurant level.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, delegate, and lead through others.
Unwavering commitment to using data to inform decision-making day to day, hour to hour.
Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
Our Perks And Benefits
Real work-life balance - daytime hours.
Medical, dental and vision benefits.
401k with company match.
Quarterly Bonuses.
Quarterly gift card and discounts to be used at any of our brands.
Monthly cell phone reimbursement of $35.
Genuine opportunities for growth across a family of brands.
A collaborative culture where your impact is seen, valued, and celebrated.
The Annualized Range For This Position (Plus A Bonus)
$100,000-$120,000
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.