Cafe Manager: Lead Guest Experience & Growth

Panera Bread; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across all our brands

Discounts with partner brands

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, develop leaders, and deliver the trusted Panera experience. You will lead a cafe team to provide warm guest service, maintain quality and safety standards, and drive business performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes people development, operational excellence, and community engagement, with opportunities for growth and advancement within Panera Bread.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• ServSafe Food certification a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day cafe operations while ensuring a consistently warm and welcoming guest experience.
• Uphold Panera food quality, safety, and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high performing cafe team.
• Foster a people first culture built on respect, teamwork, and growth.
• Empower Assistant Managers, Shift Supervisors, and associates to succeed and advance.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet business goals.
• Support financial performance through planning, execution, and accountability.
• Protect company assets and maintain strong operational controls.
• Represent Panera Bread within the local community.
• Support cafe marketing initiatives and guest engagement efforts.
• Live Panera mission of serving food with purpose every day.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest service

Job description

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, develop leaders, and deliver the trusted Panera experience. You will lead a cafe team to provide warm guest service, maintain quality and safety standards, and drive business performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes people development, operational excellence, and community engagement, with opportunities for growth and advancement within Panera Bread.