Kitchen Manager

Le Pain Quotidien is looking for enthusiastic and driven General Managers to join their London team in We’re a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving simple, wholesome and seasonal food. Le Pain Quotidien means “the daily bread” in French, and like our name suggests, we’re bakers at heart. Although our handmade, organic bread is how we got our start, we serve a variety of healthy options like organic coffee, pastries, eggs, tartines, soups, salads and desserts. At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe that food should be simple, nourishing and delicious. That’s why we source ingredients that are local or organic whenever possible. We also believe in the importance of eating a healthy, plant-based diet, so you’ll find many vegetarian or vegan options on our menu.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team and managing the daily operation of a restaurant, all-day café or a busy bistro. They will be responsible for maintaining product and quality standards, performance and well-being of employees as well as onboarding and hiring new team members. You will be a Le Pain Quotidien Brand ambassador by demonstrating your business acumen, natural leadership genuine pride in your work, and outstanding guest care.

We care about people and love to see them grow.  We treat them with kindness and generosity. And we want to bring them together to share experiences and form one community. You’ll always enjoy a warm feeling at Le Pain Quotidien, your home away from home. We want our guests and our teams to enjoy each other’s company.

 What we offer

• Competitive pay.
• Participation in a non-contractual tronc scheme that can earn you between £2-£4 per hour depending on how busy your bakery is (including the management team).   
• Participation in a performance-based bonus scheme. 
• Great work-life balance. 
• Free, nutritious and organic meals while working. 
• Generous discounts when off duty. 
• Perkbox. 
• 31 days holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• BUPA cash plan gold level. 
• Life assurance 3x your annual salary. 
• Study support and professional qualifications with an industry-leading Apprenticeship scheme. 
• Up to £200 cash reward for every recommended team member. 
• Up to £500 cash reward for every recommended manager. 
• In-house training academy offering an exciting portfolio of courses and development paths.
• 6 monthly team survey 
• Regular socials.
• Regular team and companywide incentives.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of people
• Recruit and train new hires on business practices
• Drive the development of employees
• Lead by example in following all H&S and Food Hygiene requirements

• You are a genuine and engaging leader with a real passion to support and develop your team to be the best.
• You have high standards, are practical, enjoy multi-tasking and enjoy working in a busy kitchen.
• Demonstrated ability to lead
• Comfort working with stock control, H&S systems, training and quality control
• Strong communications skills

Our Values

Quality

Because we care about our guests, we care about the food and drinks we serve. They should always be of the highest quality, just as our service and atmosphere. We also choose our hosts and partners based on their ability to contribute to our quality.

Authenticity

We care about our bakery heritage – and pass it on to our guests. That’s why we o"er them a genuine experience, with real food and sincere service in a warm and characterful interior created with authentic materials. We have been doing this for more than 30 years now, we have earned plenty of credibilities.

Conviviality

We care about people. We treat them with kindness and generosity. And we want to bring them together to share experiences and form one community. You’ll always enjoy a warm feeling at Le Pain Quotidien, your home away from home. We want our guests to enjoy each other’s company. We want our hosts to be motivated by a sense of belonging. And we want our partners to feel as thrilled and involved as we do.

Simplicity

Convinced that less is more, we keep everything simple - from the number of ingredients we use to the number of products on our menu and our interior choices. By omitting everything superfluous, we can stay true to our identity. Our simplicity is our strength.

We’re a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving simple, wholesome and seasonal food. Le Pain Quotidien means “the daily bread” in French, and like our name suggests, we’re bakers at heart. Although our handmade, organic bread is how we got our start, we serve a variety of healthy options like organic coffee, pastries, eggs, tartines, soups, salads and desserts. At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe that food should be simple, nourishing and delicious. That’s why we source ingredients that are local or organic whenever possible. We also believe in the importance of eating a healthy, plant-based diet, so you’ll find many vegetarian or vegan options on our menu. 

Le Pain Quotidien is looking for enthusiastic and driven General Managers to join their London team in We’re a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving simple, wholesome and seasonal food. Le Pain Quotidien means “the daily bread” in French, and like our name suggests, we’re bakers at heart. Although our handmade, organic bread is how we got our start, we serve a variety of healthy options like organic coffee, pastries, eggs, tartines, soups, salads and desserts. At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe that food should be simple, nourishing and delicious. That’s why we source ingredients that are local or organic whenever possible. We also believe in the importance of eating a healthy, plant-based diet, so you’ll find many vegetarian or vegan options on our menu.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading a team and managing the daily operation of a restaurant, all-day café or a busy bistro. They will be responsible for maintaining product and quality standards, performance and well-being of employees as well as onboarding and hiring new team members. You will be a Le Pain Quotidien Brand ambassador by demonstrating your business acumen, natural leadership genuine pride in your work, and outstanding guest care.

We care about people and love to see them grow.  We treat them with kindness and generosity. And we want to bring them together to share experiences and form one community. You’ll always enjoy a warm feeling at Le Pain Quotidien, your home away from home. We want our guests and our teams to enjoy each other’s company.

 What we offer

• Competitive pay.
• Participation in a non-contractual tronc scheme that can earn you between £2-£4 per hour depending on how busy your bakery is (including the management team).   
• Participation in a performance-based bonus scheme. 
• Great work-life balance. 
• Free, nutritious and organic meals while working. 
• Generous discounts when off duty. 
• Perkbox. 
• 31 days holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• BUPA cash plan gold level. 
• Life assurance 3x your annual salary. 
• Study support and professional qualifications with an industry-leading Apprenticeship scheme. 
• Up to £200 cash reward for every recommended team member. 
• Up to £500 cash reward for every recommended manager. 
• In-house training academy offering an exciting portfolio of courses and development paths.
• 6 monthly team survey 
• Regular socials.
• Regular team and companywide incentives.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of people
• Recruit and train new hires on business practices
• Drive the development of employees
• Lead by example in following all H&S and Food Hygiene requirements

• You are a genuine and engaging leader with a real passion to support and develop your team to be the best.
• You have high standards, are practical, enjoy multi-tasking and enjoy working in a busy kitchen.
• Demonstrated ability to lead
• Comfort working with stock control, H&S systems, training and quality control
• Strong communications skills

Our Values

Quality

Because we care about our guests, we care about the food and drinks we serve. They should always be of the highest quality, just as our service and atmosphere. We also choose our hosts and partners based on their ability to contribute to our quality.

Authenticity

We care about our bakery heritage – and pass it on to our guests. That’s why we o"er them a genuine experience, with real food and sincere service in a warm and characterful interior created with authentic materials. We have been doing this for more than 30 years now, we have earned plenty of credibilities.

Conviviality

We care about people. We treat them with kindness and generosity. And we want to bring them together to share experiences and form one community. You’ll always enjoy a warm feeling at Le Pain Quotidien, your home away from home. We want our guests to enjoy each other’s company. We want our hosts to be motivated by a sense of belonging. And we want our partners to feel as thrilled and involved as we do.

Simplicity

Convinced that less is more, we keep everything simple - from the number of ingredients we use to the number of products on our menu and our interior choices. By omitting everything superfluous, we can stay true to our identity. Our simplicity is our strength.

We’re a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving simple, wholesome and seasonal food. Le Pain Quotidien means “the daily bread” in French, and like our name suggests, we’re bakers at heart. Although our handmade, organic bread is how we got our start, we serve a variety of healthy options like organic coffee, pastries, eggs, tartines, soups, salads and desserts. At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe that food should be simple, nourishing and delicious. That’s why we source ingredients that are local or organic whenever possible. We also believe in the importance of eating a healthy, plant-based diet, so you’ll find many vegetarian or vegan options on our menu.