Hospitality-Driven Café Retail & Pastry Specialist

Le Pain Quotidien; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage enrollment

Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in Larchmont, CA is hiring for a full-time team member. The role emphasizes friendly, attentive service and deep knowledge of pastries, breads, and beverages.

You will handle retail counter drinks, to-go items, and phone orders while maintaining displays and a clean working environment. Qualified candidates bring 1–3 months of restaurant experience, familiarity with Toast POS, and schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Experience with POS systems, especially Toast.
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the visit.
• Anticipate guest needs and note any preferences provided by the guest.
• Prepare all drinks for retail and dining room, including batches for the retail counter.
• Properly bag, box, and arrange to-go food and pastry.
• Perform sales transactions in accordance with Le Pain Quotidien cash handling policy.
• Maintain and consolidate pastry display throughout the day.
• Maintain full knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items.
• Handle guest situations with genuine empathy and escalate to a manager as necessary.
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignments.
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
• Respond to phone inquiries with proper etiquette; take orders over the phone.

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in Larchmont, CA is hiring for a full-time team member. The role emphasizes friendly, attentive service and deep knowledge of pastries, breads, and beverages.

You will handle retail counter drinks, to-go items, and phone orders while maintaining displays and a clean working environment. Qualified candidates bring 1–3 months of restaurant experience, familiarity with Toast POS, and schedule flexibility.