Retailer-3

Le Pain Quotidien; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage enrollment

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in Encino, CA, is seeking team members for a part-time position. You will deliver friendly service, prepare drinks, manage to-go orders, and handle transactions with care in a warm, welcoming setting.

The role supports pastry and retail operations across dining and counter spaces. Prior cafe experience helps, and employees can grow within Convive Brands' family of concepts.

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 be cross‑trained in all areas of the dining room and retail space preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the visit.
• Anticipate guest needs and note preferences.
• Prepare all drinks for retail and dining room, including batches for the retail counter.
• Bag, box, and arrange to‑go food and pastry.
• Perform sales transactions in line with cash handling policy.
• Maintain pastry display and knowledge of pastry, bread, beverages, and retail items.
• Handle guest situations with empathy and escalate to a manager when needed.
• Complete opening, mid, and closing procedures and daily checklists.
• Keep restaurant areas clean and organized per cleaning checklists.
• Answer the phone with proper etiquette and take orders over the phone.

Skills

Restaurant experience

POS systems

Flexibility

Cross-training

Multilingual (English)

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Retailer-3# Careers## Retailer-3Apply: CA - Encino: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: November 18, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR103649Be 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 Description****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**Qualifications*** 1 to 3 months of related restaurant experience or training* Experience with POS systems, especially Toast, a plus* Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required* Ability to be cross‐trained in all areas of the dining room and retail space preferred* Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location**Benefits*** Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan* Accrued Paid Time Off* 401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment* Pre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)* Team member discounts at all our brands The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:$17.87 - $20.40 *Convive 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.*