Cafe Manager — Lead Team and Elevate Guest Experience

Panera Bread; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Flexible scheduling to support work–l​

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Paid, on the job leadership training

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across all our brands

Discounts with partner brands

Real advancement and long term career

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Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a location in Brooklyn, NY. You will lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand's famous fresh food and friendly service.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for guest service in a fast-paced environment. Panera offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 plus years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for guest service and team development.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.

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 seeking a Restaurant Manager for a location in Brooklyn, NY. You will lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand's famous fresh food and friendly service.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for guest service in a fast-paced environment. Panera offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.