Lead Kitchen Supervisor - CA

Convive Brands; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k with matching (after 90 days)

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien, part of Convive Brands, is seeking team members to oversee culinary functions, train staff, and ensure excellence in every menu item. The role emphasizes safety, inventory, and daily procedures in a busy kitchen environment.

You will collaborate with a warm team, support guests, and contribute to an inclusive culture across our brand portfolio including California locations. This position offers tips and standard benefits in a dynamic restaurant setting.

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

• Oversee culinary functions including food purchasing, receiving, prep and quality standards.
• Train hourly culinary team members on recipes, safety, equipment, and SOPs.
• Ensure all menu items meet our standard of excellence.
• Maintain knowledge of all recipes, including seasonal offerings.
• Lead with limited supervision and motivate other team members.
• Handle disputes with empathy and escalate to Sr Kitchen Manager when needed.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing procedures and daily checklists.
• Facilitate receiving and maintenance of deliveries.
• Conduct weekly inventory.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and organized.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Food safety awareness

Schedule flexibility

Administrative skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Be home in time for dinner!

At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with purpose, in our ingredients, our standards, and how we care for people. When you join LPQ, you become part of a 35-year-old beloved brand built on warmth, community, and connection.

At Le Pain Quotidien, our teams are at the heart of the guest experience. We’re looking for team members who take pride in hospitality, enjoy working in a warm and welcoming environment, and want to be part of a team that supports one another. With opportunities to grow, and a culture built around community and connection, LPQ offers a restaurant environment where you will build skills, feel valued, and take pride in the work you do every day.

As part of Convive Brands, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career across a portfolio of restaurant concepts, including California Pizza Kitchen and Little Beet.

At LPQ, you’re not just working a job, you’re joining a place where you can develop your skills and career, take pride in your work, and be part of building a strong community.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Train hourly culinary team members on recipes, food safety, equipment, and all standard operating procedures
• Ensure all menu items served meets or exceeds our standard of excellence
• Maintain full knowledge of all recipes, including seasonal offerings
• Complete all role responsibilities effectively with limited supervision while demonstrating strong leadership and motivating others
• Handle any team member disputes or situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the Sr Kitchen Manager as necessary
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignments
• Facilitate receiving and maintenance of incoming deliveries
• Conduct weekly inventory
• Keep all areas of the kitchen and 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
• Any other task that you may be called upon to complete by your direct supervisor

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 (90) days of employment
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)
• Team member discounts at all our brands

The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:

$20.00 - $25.00

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.