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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.

Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald created Levain Bakery in 1995, out of their passions for food, friendship, and hard work. Competitive swimmers and triathletes, Pam and Connie passed their workouts by engaging in passionate conversations about baking, which inspired them to open a small bread shop in 1995, which they named Levain Bakery. One day, they created an ultimate chocolate chip walnut cookie to give them energy while training for a triathlon. They decided to sell a batch in their bakery, and they flew off the shelves. An icon was born. The cozy shop on West 74th Street became a neighborhood favorite and a destination for epicurious travelers from around the world. From the start, they baked everything fresh on-site each day and donated the day’s leftovers to charity each night, actions that remain solidly in since 1995. Levain Bakery now has a handful of locations in their favorite neighborhoods across the country with more to come, as well as e-commerce gift boxes.

Inspired by Old World European café culture and a distinctly LA casual elegance, the Bottega Louie Restaurant, Gourmet Market & Patisserie provides a Guest experience that is as formal and luxurious as it is relaxed and accessible. With over 16,000 reviews on Yelp and credited as one of the most Instagrammed restaurants in the country, the Bottega Louie environment is one in which cuisine, service, and ambiance provide a superior Guest experience. Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Eater, LA Times, Refinery 29, and more, Bottega Louie is notably at the forefront of pastry innovation. Since opening in 2009, Bottega Louie has emerged as a restaurant and hospitality industry leader. Bottega Louie is consistently rated in the top 20 highest grossing U.S. restaurants. In 2014 it was awarded Best Restaurant and Best Brunch by LA Weekly Readers. The following year Yelp! recognized Bottega Louie as “The Most Reviewed Place to Eat in America.” In addition to being a 255-seat restaurant, Bottega Louie is a world-class French patisserie, a Gourmet Market selling its own line of pasta sauces, gift boxes and chocolate bars (to name a few). A dynamic team of 300 employees keeps the unique Bottega Louie concept thriving. This team ranges from skilled operators responsible for serving 15,000 guests a week, highly specialized Pastry Chefs who operate out of a state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot off-site pastry kitchen, to an in-house design, creative and marketing team responsible for trend-setting merchandising displays and continued new product development. As an employee at Bottega Louie, you will work in a team environment where everyone strives for excellence. We offer competitive salary and benefit packages and an opportunity for growth and development for each employee. We pride ourselves on our fast-paced culture that is supported by leaders who propel you to your full potential. Come to Bottega Louie to work with some of the finest individuals in the industry