Restaurant Operations Lead

Lodge Bread Co., LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lodge Bread Co., LLC is seeking a Head of House to oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, quality control, and efficient shift execution. You will manage opening/closing procedures, labor and cash controls, and vendor processes while coordinating staffing and onboarding of FOH staff.

You will partner with the Area Hospitality Leader to optimize inventory, forecast demand, and ensure the team is adequately staffed to meet guest needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in both Front‑of‑House (FOH) and Back‑of‑House (BOH) operations.
• Daily on‑site attendance at location.
• Lifting requirements of 50 pounds, bending, stooping, overhead lifting.
• Intermediate knowledge of financial planning, including labor management, budgeting, cost control, and sales performance analysis.
• Minimum experience equivalent to an Assistant General Manager (AGM) role in a high‑volume hospitality or restaurant environment.
• Proven experience creating and managing employee schedules while balancing business needs, labor goals, and staffing requirements.
• Strong talent assessment and interviewing skills, with the ability to identify, develop, and retain high‑performing team members.
• Highly systems‑oriented with the ability to establish, follow, and reinforce operational processes and standard operating procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality assurance, food safety, cleanliness, and service standards.
• Previous bakery operations experience is a plus.
• Prior barista experience or knowledge of specialty coffee operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee opening, midday, and closing procedures to ensure consistent execution of company standards.
• Coordinate and monitor team break schedules to comply with labor laws and maintain service quality.
• Manage daily product ordering by analyzing inventory levels and projected business volume to minimize waste.
• Review and approve daily vendor invoices, ensuring alignment with purchase orders and standards.
• Maintain accurate daily purchasing records and journals for inventory control and reporting.
• Monitor and manage daily labor costs by evaluating staffing against forecasts and adjusting as needed.
• Oversee daily cash management functions including reconciliations, deposits, and cash-handling procedures.
• Partner with leadership to develop labor-efficient schedules and ensure proper coverage.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and onboarding processes for FOH staff; build a high-performing team.
• Conduct initial FOH interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit.
• Manage weekly scheduling, training, and ongoing staff development initiatives.
• Analyze inventory trends and adjust production and pars to minimize waste and maximize availability.

Skills

FOH & BOH operations

Labor management

Staffing & scheduling

Hiring & onboarding

Inventory management

Budgeting & cost control

Cash handling

Vendor invoices

Food safety & quality

Attention to detail

Barista experience

On-site attendance

Tools

POS systems

Accounting software

Inventory management tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lodge Bread Co., LLC is seeking a Head of House to oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, quality control, and efficient shift execution. You will manage opening/closing procedures, labor and cash controls, and vendor processes while coordinating staffing and onboarding of FOH staff.

You will partner with the Area Hospitality Leader to optimize inventory, forecast demand, and ensure the team is adequately staffed to meet guest needs.