Part-Time Café & Retail Team Member

Le Pain Quotidien; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-contributed health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match after ninety

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in Manhattan Beach, CA is hiring for a part-time team member to deliver warm, hospitality-driven service in a fast-paced setting. You will greet guests, prepare drinks for retail and dining, handle transactions, and help keep pastry displays inviting.

We value teamwork and flexibility; prior restaurant experience with POS systems (Toast preferred) is a plus. Competitive hourly pay range is $17.87–$20.40 plus tips, with health benefits and 401k eligibility after probation.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Experience with POS systems, especially Toast.
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the entirety of the visit.
• Anticipate guest needs and note any preferences provided by the guest.
• Prepare all drinks for retail and dining room, including batches for the retail counter.
• Properly bag, box, and arrange to-go food and pastry.
• Perform sales transactions in accordance with Le Pain Quotidien cash handling policy.
• Maintain and consolidate pastry display throughout the day.
• Maintain full knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items.
• Handle any guest situations with genuine empathy and elevate to a manager as necessary.
• Complete all opening, mid, and closing procedures; complete daily checklist and side work assignments.
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
• Responsible for answering the phone with proper etiquette; takes orders over the phone.

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in Manhattan Beach, CA is hiring for a part-time team member to deliver warm, hospitality-driven service in a fast-paced setting. You will greet guests, prepare drinks for retail and dining, handle transactions, and help keep pastry displays inviting.

We value teamwork and flexibility; prior restaurant experience with POS systems (Toast preferred) is a plus. Competitive hourly pay range is $17.87–$20.40 plus tips, with health benefits and 401k eligibility after probation.