Be home in time for dinner! 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. At Le Pain Quotidien, our teams are at the heart of the guest experience. Were looking for team members who take pride in hospitality, enjoy working in a warm and welcoming environment, and want to be part of a team that supports one another. With opportunities to grow, and a culture built around community and connection, LPQ offers a restaurant environment where you will build skills, feel valued, and take pride in the work you do every day. As part of Convive Brands, youll have opportunities to grow your career across a portfolio of restaurant concepts, including California Pizza Kitchen and Little Beet. At LPQ, youre not just working a job, youre joining a place where you can develop your skills and career, take pride in your work, and be part of building a strong community. Job Description Big news! Le Pain Quotidien is hiring across our NYC locations and we want you on our team! Stop by our LPQ Grand Central West (16 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017) restaurant to meet our leadership team, ask questions, and immediately start for part-time and full-time positions! Open House Dates & Times: Location: LPQ Grand Central West (16 E 44th St, New York, NY 10017 - 2nd level) Dates: Wed July 29 Time: 10a-2p Available Positions: Cooks Kitchen Managers Come learn more about the available positions, our company culture, and the exciting benefits we offer! Responsibilities Prep and execute all menu items, including those for seasonal and specials menu items for dinein and togo by LPQ ticket standards Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists, assisting with cleaning dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and detail cleaning as necessary Assist Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food par levels and use prep sheet to prepare correct levels Conduct line checks for quality control Use proper tools, equipment, and ingredients for each menu item Follow all opening, mid, and closing procedures as directed by checklists and the Kitchen Manager Follow and completes Le Pain Quotidien cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling Qualifications 1 or 3 months of related restaurant experience or training Previous knife-handling experience a plus Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required Ability to be crosstrained in all areas of the kitchen preferred Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location Benefits Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan, including dental and vision Accrued Paid Time Off 401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment Pre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States) Team member discounts at all our brands The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is: $17.00 - $23.00 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. Le Pain Quotidien means the daily bread. And to us, that means everything. Its much more than mere sustenance; its a way of life. As our loaves emerge from the ovens, warm and fragrant, friends gather around our communal tables to share in the time-honored tradition of breaking bread. The hum of conversation fills the air, jam is passed around the table, and, ever so gracefully, time slows. Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands. Convive operates 60+ restaurants nationwide across three concepts: Le Pain Quotidien, Little Beet, and Little Beet Table. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, it aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition.
