Porter - LPQ - Great Opportunity!

Le Pain Quotidien, meaning "the daily bread," is more than just a bakery or café; it is a place where tradition, community, and quality come together. Established as part of Convive Brands, a New York-based hospitality group, Le Pain Quotidien is known for its warm, fragrant loaves of bread and communal tables where friends and families can gather to share in the timeless practice of breaking bread together. The ambient hum of conversation, the passing of jam jars, and the slow, comforting pace of time define the unique experience that patrons can expect at Le Pain Quotidien. Convive Brands operates over 50 restaurants nationwide across two primary concepts: Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet. The group is driven by a patient, long-term investment strategy aimed at building significant enterprise value through organic growth and acquisitions. With a focus on high-quality restaurant brands, the company remains committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through excellence in food quality, service, and atmosphere. This job opportunity at Le Pain Quotidien is for a crucial team member who ensures the kitchen and bakery operations run smoothly through dedicated dish machine operation and general kitchen maintenance. This role involves responsibilities that are vital for the hygiene, efficiency, and food safety standards of the restaurant. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $16.50 to $23.00, plus tips where eligible, reflecting the importance Convive Brands places on rewarding its employees. As an equal opportunity employer, Convive Brands fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds while committing to non-discrimination in race, color, religion, gender identity, and other protected classes. The role requires loading, operating, and unloading the dish machine safely and efficiently. It includes keeping the dish machine and sinks clean and reporting any mechanical or functional problems as they arise, ensuring all kitchenware, baskets, and crates are washed and stored properly. Maintaining adequate stock levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies, labeling and storing chemicals correctly, and managing deliveries or orders contribute to the smooth operation of kitchen and bakery functions. The position also requires ensuring that refrigerators and freezers are clean, organized, and well-maintained and that a sufficient supply of clean small wares, equipment, and tools is readily available. Beyond cleaning and maintenance, this position involves assisting with basic food preparation according to checklists and preparation sheets to support kitchen operations effectively. The employee will be responsible for completing opening, mid, and closing procedures, daily checklists, and side work assignments to keep the entire restaurant clean and organized by adhering to detailed cleaning checklists. This meticulous attention to operational tasks helps maintain the high standards for which Le Pain Quotidien and Convive Brands are known, assuring that every guest enjoys a safe, welcoming, and delightful dining experience.

• 3 to 6 months of related restaurant experience or training preferred
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location