Server - LPQ

LPQ USA LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,309 - 28,925; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-contributed health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

LPQ USA LLC in Los Angeles is seeking enthusiastic team members to provide exceptional service at Le Pain Quotidien. Responsibilities include handling orders, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Candidates should have 3 to 6 months of restaurant experience and be flexible with their schedules. Benefits include company health coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) matching after 90 days. Join a diverse team that values inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Experience with POS systems, especially Toast, is a plus.
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
• Ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the dining room.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests.
• Receive and enter food and beverage orders into the POS.
• Anticipate guest needs and note preferences.
• Maintain knowledge of all food and beverage items.
• Handle guest situations with empathy and elevate as necessary.

Skills

Related restaurant experience

POS systems experience

Flexibility in schedule

Cross-training ability

Communication skills

Tools

POS system (Toast)

Job description

Overview

Le Pain Quotidien means the daily bread. It’s much more than mere sustenance; it’s a way of life. As our loaves emerge from the ovens, warm and fragrant, friends gather around our communal tables to share in the time-honored tradition of breaking bread. Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands, including Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and attentive service to all guests throughout the entirety of the visit.
• Receive food and beverage orders, enter them 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, including the 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 maintaining 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, is 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 is 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.
• 401(k) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.