Cafe Manager: Lead Team, Elevate Guest Experience

Panera Bread; Bridgehampton (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

PTO

401k match

Leadership training

Meal discounts

Dining perks

Partner discounts

Career growth

EAP

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily cafe operations and develop future leaders in a welcoming environment. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure exceptional guest service, and uphold food quality and safety standards.

The role focuses on driving sales, managing labor, and controlling costs while delivering Panera's mission and brand experience. Excellent people leadership and communication are essential for success.

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.
• 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

Communication

Guest service

Team development

Fast-paced environment

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily cafe operations and develop future leaders in a welcoming environment. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure exceptional guest service, and uphold food quality and safety standards.

The role focuses on driving sales, managing labor, and controlling costs while delivering Panera's mission and brand experience. Excellent people leadership and communication are essential for success.