Kitchen Manager - Lead, Grow & Optimize the Kitchen

LPQ USA LLC; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in Rye, NY is seeking a Kitchen Team Lead to supervise the preparation and execution of all menu items. You will ensure proper storage, food safety checks, and maintain labor within budget while upholding LPQ's hospitality standards.

You will collaborate with the General Manager to recruit, train, and retain kitchen staff, manage inventory, and keep areas clean and organized. The role offers growth within Convive Brands' portfolio and a warm, community-focused team.

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.

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 and assist inventory and opening/closing procedures.

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in Rye, NY is seeking a Kitchen Team Lead to supervise the preparation and execution of all menu items. You will ensure proper storage, food safety checks, and maintain labor within budget while upholding LPQ's hospitality standards.

You will collaborate with the General Manager to recruit, train, and retain kitchen staff, manage inventory, and keep areas clean and organized. The role offers growth within Convive Brands' portfolio and a warm, community-focused team.