Lead Kitchen Supervisor - CA

LPQ USA LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k with matching

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

LPQ USA LLC, part of Convive Brands, seeks a kitchen team member to oversee culinary functions, train staff, and uphold safety and quality standards in a Los Angeles-area LPQ location.

You will handle opening/closing duties, inventory, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while supporting a collaborative team in a warm, guest-focused environment.

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.
• Maintain knowledge of all recipes, including seasonal offerings.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing procedures and daily checklists.
• Keep kitchen and restaurant clean and organized; assist with setup and maintenance of patio.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Food handler certification

Schedule flexibility

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

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 DescriptionResponsibilitiesOversee all culinary functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanlinessTrain hourly culinary team members on recipes, food safety, equipment, and all standard operating proceduresEnsure all menu items served meets or exceeds our standard of excellenceMaintain full knowledge of all recipes, including seasonal offeringsComplete all role responsibilities effectively with limited supervision while demonstrating strong leadership and motivating othersHandle any team member disputes or situations with genuine empathy and elevate to the Sr Kitchen Manager as necessaryComplete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignmentsFacilitate receiving and maintenance of incoming deliveriesConduct weekly inventoryKeep all areas of the kitchen and restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklistsAssist with setting up patio furniture and maintenance of outside fixtures and seating area, if applicable for the locationAny other task that you may be called upon to complete by your direct supervisorQualifications6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or trainingFood Handler’s Certification or ability to acquireFlexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not requiredGeneral administrative and computer skills strongly preferredAbility to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work locationBenefitsEnrollment in Company-contributed health coverage planAccrued Paid Time Off401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employmentPre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)Team member discounts at all our brandsThe hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:$20.00 - $25.00Convive 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.