Lead Kitchen Supervisor: Train, Food Safety & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage enrollment

Paid Time Off

401k with match after 90 days

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien is seeking a Lead Kitchen Supervisor to oversee culinary operations, including purchasing, prep, and maintaining quality and safety standards. You will train hourly staff on recipes and SOPs, ensure menu items meet our standards, and manage opening/closing duties and inventories.

Flexibility in scheduling is preferred. A Food Handler’s Certification is required or obtainable, and basic computer skills are desirable. Competitive hourly pay plus tips plus benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Food Handler’s Certification or ability to acquire.
• Flexibility in schedule and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary functions, including 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 meet or exceed our standard of excellence.
• Maintain full knowledge of all recipes, including seasonal offerings.
• Complete opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignments.
• Facilitate receiving and maintenance of incoming deliveries.
• Conduct weekly inventory.
• Keep kitchen and restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
• Assist with setting up patio furniture and maintenance of outside fixtures and seating area.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien is seeking a Lead Kitchen Supervisor to oversee culinary operations, including purchasing, prep, and maintaining quality and safety standards. You will train hourly staff on recipes and SOPs, ensure menu items meet our standards, and manage opening/closing duties and inventories.

Flexibility in scheduling is preferred. A Food Handler’s Certification is required or obtainable, and basic computer skills are desirable. Competitive hourly pay plus tips plus benefits are offered.