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Le Pain Quotidien

General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,900.00 - $74,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Real work-life balance - daytime hours
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K with company match
Life insurance
Commuter Benefits
Pet insurance
Team member discounts
growth opportunities
collaborative culture

Job Description

Le Pain Quotidien is a renowned bakery and restaurant brand that embodies the tradition and warmth of breaking bread daily with family and friends. Established as part of Convive Brands, a New York-based hospitality group, Le Pain Quotidien operates over 50 restaurants nationwide, including other concepts like Little Beet. Convive Brands is focused on building and operating high-quality restaurant brands while driving significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisitions. With an emphasis on creating inviting communal spaces, Le Pain Quotidien evokes a genuine sense of community and connection through its warm, fragrant loaves and thoughtful dining experiences.
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Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of General Manager experience in a comparable restaurant or hospitality concept
  • must be able to stand for prolonged periods
  • must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of General Manager experience in a comparable restaurant or hospitality concept
  • a passion for hospitality and a proven ability to lead a team with energy, empathy, and vision
  • talent for building culture - creating an environment where team members feel valued, motivated, and inspired to deliver results every day
  • an ability to forge meaningful connections, both inside the restaurant with your team and the guests, and out in the community to boost brand presence and drive sales
  • strong operational instincts and a track record of driving results while maintaining high standards in service, food quality, and guest satisfaction
  • a strategic thinker who can balance the day-to-day with long-term goals, empowering your team to grow and thrive
  • previous experience with P&L, forecasting, inventory, and COGs
  • proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Arabic a plus

Job Duties

  • Lead every aspect of restaurant operations, setting the tone for excellence and consistency
  • deliver exceptional guest experiences through flawless execution and genuine hospitality
  • drive sales growth by developing and executing innovative business strategies
  • optimize labor deployment to balance great service with budget goals
  • guide and inspire the Front of House team, ensuring seamless opening, mid-shift, and closing execution
  • champion a culture of cleanliness, organization, and operational excellence
  • build a winning team by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent
  • develop people through hands-on training, coaching, and mentorship
  • safeguard quality by overseeing all food safety protocols and checklists
  • control costs and maximize profitability by managing food costs, troubleshooting challenges, and streamlining processes
  • take ownership of financial performance, including P&L management, forecasting, COGs, and inventory control

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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