Kitchen Manager

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. We’re 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, 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 working a job, 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. **Job Description** **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 ensure proper food handling * Manage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor is within parameters of set labor budget * Maintain and manage food cost within the restaurant * Monitor and maintain proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare correct levels of food * Assist General Manager in completing inventory * Handle any team member situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the General Manager as necessary * Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; direct kitchen team to ensure completion of all daily checklist and side work assignments * Partners with General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and r