Assistant General Manager
@ LPQ USA LLCAssistant General Manager
About the job
Le Pain Quotidien is a beloved restaurant brand focused on warmth, community, and quality. The Assistant GM supports operations, leads teams, and ensures exemplary service. Enjoy predictability, growth opportunities, and a purpose-driven workplace dedicated to doing things right every day.
Requirements
- 2+ years restaurant management
- Experience with POS systems
- Knowledge of P&L and forecasting
- Strong problem solving skills
- Team leadership experience
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years management experience
- Experience with food safety checklists
- Ability to mentor staff
- Critical thinking skills
- Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Arabic (plus)
Full job description
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.
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.
About the Role:
Responsibilities
Support GM in overseeing all aspects of the operation within the restaurant
Provide consistent execution and exemplary service to our guests
Direct Front of House team to ensure all opening, mid, and closing procedures are followed
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the restaurant
Recruit, interview, hire, and retain a successful team
Train, coach, and mentor all team members
Ensure completion of food safety checklists
Maintain and manage food cost, troubleshooting any issues that may arise
Manage P&L, forecasting, COGs, and inventory control
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience in a restaurant with comparable steps of service and volume
Toast POS, Clover, or similar POS experience
Previous experience with P&L, forecasting, inventory, and COGs strongly preferred
Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities required
Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Arabic a plus
Benefits
Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan, including dental and vision
7 days PTO
401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment
Life insurance coverage fully paid by the Company
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Pet insurance
Team member discounts at all our brands
Pay Range (plus a bonus): $52,000 - $60,000
Pay Range (plus a bonus): $52,000 - $60,000
Perks and Benefits:
- Real work-life balance - daytime hours
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- PTO starting at 10 days
- 401k with company match
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- Team member discounts at all our brands
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.