Kitchen Manager

Lepainquotidien; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k match

Team member discounts

Job summary

Lepainquotidien in Philadelphia is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and cost management. The ideal candidate will have 6 to 12 months of restaurant experience and a Food Handler's Certification. Responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in inventory control. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and a 401k plan with matching. The hourly pay range is $19.00 - $20.00 plus tips when eligible.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Food Handler's Certification or ability to acquire it.
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in food preparation and execution.
• Ensure food safety compliance and proper handling.
• Manage labor and food costs effectively.
• Assist in inventory management and team training.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Labor management

Inventory management

Job description

## Kitchen ManagerApplylocations: PHL - Rittenhouse Rowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR102059Le 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.Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands. Convive operates 50+ restaurants nationwide across two concepts: Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, it aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition.**Job Description****Responsibilities*** Lead kitchen team in the preparation and execution of all menu items* Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation* Ensure completion of food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling* Manage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor is within parameters of set labor budget* Maintain and manage food cost within the restaurant* Monitor and maintain proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare correct levels of food* Assist General Manager in completing inventory* Handle any team member situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the General Manager as necessary* Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; direct kitchen team to ensure completion of all daily checklist and side work assignments* Partners with General Manager to recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain a kitchen team* Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists* Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair**Qualifications*** 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training* Food Handler’s Certification or ability to acquire* Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required* General administrative and computer skills strongly preferred* Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location**Benefits*** Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan* Accrued Paid Time Off* 401k with up to 4% match after ninety days (90) of employment* Pre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)* Team member discounts at all our brandsThe hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:$19.00 - $20.00*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.*