Assistant General Manager CA

LPQ USA LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Medical, dental and vision

PTO starting at 10 days

401k with company match

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Team member discounts at all brands

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in the United States is seeking an Assistant General Manager to partner with the General Manager to elevate the guest experience, lead a high-performing team, and drive restaurant performance.

You will recruit, coach, manage labor, safeguard food safety, and protect profitability through forecasting and cost controls, with a focus on daytime hours and a welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Restaurant Leadership experience in a comparable concept.
• Passion for hospitality and ability to lead a team with energy, empathy and vision.
• Proven ability to build culture and motivate staff daily.
• Ability to connect with guests and community to boost brand presence and sales.
• Strong operational instincts with high service, food quality and guest satisfaction.
• Balance day-to-day with long-term goals and empower your team to grow.
• Exposure to P&L, forecasting, inventory and COGs.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor, coaching team members, engaging with guests during service.
• Resolve guest concerns with empathy and urgency to build loyalty.
• Partner with GM to recruit, interview, hire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Support in optimizing labor deployment to balance service with budgets.
• Lead Front of House with seamless opening, mid-shift and closing execution.
• Oversee food safety protocols and checklists to safeguard quality.
• Manage food costs and inventory; input orders and troubleshoot variances.
• Share P&L accountability, driving profitability via forecasting and labor deployment.

Skills

Restaurant Leadership

Team Leadership

P&L Experience

Forecasting

Inventory Management

COGS

Spanish French or Arabic

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: As Assistant General Manager, you'll partner with the General Manager to lead the guest experience, develop the team, and drive restaurant performance. From hiring and developing a high-performing team to maintaining top-notch food and service standards, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a restaurant culture that keeps both employees and guests coming back. This role is designed for hospitality leaders who are ready to expand their impact and prepare for future General Manager opportunities.

You will:

• Lead from the floor, spending quality time coaching team members, connecting with guests, and ensuring exceptional hospitality during service
• Resolve guest concerns with empathy and urgency, turning challenges into opportunities to build loyalty and trust
• Partner with the GM to recruit, interview, hire, and retain a high-performing team.
• Support in optimizing labor deployment to balance great service with budget goals.
• Lead and inspire the Front of House team, ensuring seamless opening, mid-shift, and closing execution.
• Safeguard quality by overseeing all food safety protocols and checklists.
• Manage food costs and inventory; inputs/reconciles orders and aggressively troubleshoots waste and variances.
• Shares P&L accountability, driving profitability via accurate forecasting and proactive labor deployment.

You have:

• Minimum 2 years of Restaurant Leadership experience in a comparable restaurant or hospitality concept
• A passion for hospitality and a proven ability to lead a team with energy, empathy, and vision
• Talent for building culture; creating an environment where team members feel valued, motivated, and inspired to deliver results every day
• An ability to forge meaningful connections, both inside the restaurant with your team and the guests, and out in the community to boost brand presence and drive sales
• Strong operational instincts and a track record of driving results while maintaining high standards in service, food quality, and guest satisfaction.
• An ability to balance the day-to-day with long-term goals, empowering your team to grow and thrive
• Previous exposure to P&L, forecasting, inventory, and COGs
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Arabic a plus

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.

Le Pain Quotidien means the daily bread. And to us, that means everything. It’s much more than mere sustenance; it’s 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. 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.