Kitchen Manager Hourly - LPQ

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. Our teams are at the heart of the guest experience. With opportunities to grow across Convive Brands’ portfolio (including California Pizza Kitchen and Little Beet), you’ll build skills, feel valued, and take pride in the work you do every day.

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 guarantee proper food handling
• Manage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor stays within budget parameters
• Maintain and manage food cost within the restaurant
• Monitor and maintain proper food par levels; use prep sheets to prepare correct quantities
• Assist General Manager in completing inventory
• Handle team member situations with empathy and escalate to the General Manager as needed
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; direct kitchen team to ensure daily checklists and side work are finished
• Partner 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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

Pay

The hourly pay range is $18.00 – $25.00 (plus tips, when eligible).