Lead Kitchen Supervisor — Growth, Benefits & Hospitality

Le Pain Quotidien; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k with match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in Encino, CA is seeking a Lead Kitchen Supervisor to oversee culinary operations and maintain our high standards of safety, quality, and hospitality. This role focuses on food purchasing, receiving, prep, and ensuring every menu item meets our excellence.

You will train hourly staff, supervise opening, mid, and closing shifts, and lead by example in a warm, team‑oriented environment. Ideal candidates have 6–12 months of restaurant experience, a Food Handler’s Certification,

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 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.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Basic computer skills

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in Encino, CA is seeking a Lead Kitchen Supervisor to oversee culinary operations and maintain our high standards of safety, quality, and hospitality. This role focuses on food purchasing, receiving, prep, and ensuring every menu item meets our excellence.

You will train hourly staff, supervise opening, mid, and closing shifts, and lead by example in a warm, team‑oriented environment. Ideal candidates have 6–12 months of restaurant experience, a Food Handler’s Certification,