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LPQ USA LLC; California; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; 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 Quot Quotidien in California is hiring team members to provide friendly, attentive guest service across dining and retail areas. You will take orders, handle the POS system, and coordinate with the kitchen to ensure a smooth guest experience.

Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to be cross-trained in dining room and retail duties are preferred. The role offers benefits including health coverage, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the visit.
• Receive food and beverage orders, enter into POS, and coordinate with kitchen.
• Anticipate guest needs and note preferences.
• Maintain knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items.
• Prepare drinks for the dining room as needed.
• Handle guest situations with empathy and escalate to a manager as necessary.
• Complete opening, mid, and closing procedures; daily checklist and side work.
• Organize money and receipts per cash handling policy.
• Keep restaurant areas clean and organized following checklists.
• Assist with setting up patio furniture and outdoor fixtures if applicable.

Skills

POS experience

Flexible schedule

Cross-training

Guest service

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Be 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the entirety of the visit
• Receive food and beverage orders, enter order correctly into the POS, and follow up with the kitchen as necessary
• Anticipate guest needs and note any preferences provided by the guest
• Maintain full knowledge of pastry, bread, kitchen, beverage, and retail items
• Prepare drinks for the dining room, as needed
• 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
• Organize money and receipts throughout the shift in adherence with the Le Pain Quotidien cash handling policy
• Keep all areas of the 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

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 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 - $17.87

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.

Home to Le Pain Quotidien, California Pizza Kitchen, and Little Beet, Convive Brands is a restaurant group built by people who care deeply about hospitality, collaboration, and creating brands guests genuinely connect with.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for thoughtful, driven individuals who want to make an impact, help shape the future of our brands, and grow alongside a collaborative team.