General Manager - Daytime Hospitality Leader

LPQ USA; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real work-life balance - daytime hours

Medical, dental

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in California is hiring a General Manager to lead the restaurant with a clear focus on people, hospitality, and business performance. You will set the tone for the restaurant culture, lead visibly from the floor, and inspire a team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for every guest.

This role requires 2+ years as GM in a full-service setting, a passion for hospitality, and strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and team development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Passion for hospitality with energy, empathy, accountability, and vision.
• Proven ability to build strong restaurant cultures where staff thrive.
• Experience recruiting, coaching, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Track record of driving business results while upholding hospitality standards.
• P&L ownership, forecasting, labor, COGS, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor during service and maintain exceptional hospitality.
• Own the guest experience, resolve concerns with empathy and urgency.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching and retention.
• Create a culture of accountability and recognition.
• Own restaurant operations across opening, service, and closing.
• Maintain food safety, quality, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Own financial performance using P&L, trends, and costs to drive results.
• Manage food costs and inventory, address waste and inefficiencies.
• Partner with leadership to forecast needs and translate goals into actions.
• Lead with a long-term mindset balancing needs and growth.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Forecasting

Team development

Guest experience

Food safety

Languages

Education

NYC Food Handlers License

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in California is hiring a General Manager to lead the restaurant with a clear focus on people, hospitality, and business performance. You will set the tone for the restaurant culture, lead visibly from the floor, and inspire a team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for every guest.

This role requires 2+ years as GM in a full-service setting, a passion for hospitality, and strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and team development.