Hospitality-Driven Server | Warm Guest Experience

LPQ USA LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; 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 USA LLC is seeking team members for its New York location to provide warm, friendly service throughout each guest visit. You will take orders, enter them into the POS, and work with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–6 months of restaurant experience, familiarity with Toast, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Training across dining room and retail areas is available, with opportunities to grow within Convive Brands.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Experience with POS systems, especially Toast, a plus.
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
• Ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the dining room and retail space 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 entirety of the visit.
• Receive food and beverage orders, enter order correctly into the POS, and follow up with the kitchen as necessary.
• Anticipate guest needs and note any preferences provided by the guest.
• Maintain full knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items.
• Prepare drinks for the dining room, as needed.
• Handle any guest situations with genuine empathy and elevate to a manager as necessary.
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignments.
• Organize money and receipts throughout the shift in adherence with the Le Pain Quotidien cash handling policy.
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
• Assist with setting up patio furniture and maintenance of outside fixtures and seating area, if applicable for the location.

Skills

POS systems experience

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien USA LLC is seeking team members for its New York location to provide warm, friendly service throughout each guest visit. You will take orders, enter them into the POS, and work with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–6 months of restaurant experience, familiarity with Toast, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. Training across dining room and retail areas is available, with opportunities to grow within Convive Brands.