Shift Lead

LPQ USA LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Convive Brands, the hospitality group behind Le Pain Quotidien, is seeking a guest-focused team member in Washington, DC. You will provide friendly service, take and relay orders, enter them into the POS, and coordinate with the kitchen to ensure guest satisfaction.

You may be cross-trained across dining room and retail areas. Benefits include company-contributed health coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with matching after 90 days, pre-tax commuter benefits, team member discounts, and hourly pay

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 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.

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 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.

Skills

Customer service

POS experience

Flexibility

Team player

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Job Description

Le Pain Quotidien means the daily bread. And to us, that means everything. 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. The hum of conversation fills the air, jam is passed around the table, and, ever so gracefully, time slows.

Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands. Convive operates 50+ restaurants nationwide across two concepts: Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, it aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition.

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 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: $18.00 - $22.00

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.