Café Manager — Lead Team Growth & Guest Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Meal discounts

On-the-job leadership training

Dining perks

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera Bread in Nanuet, NY is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver Panera's renowned guest experience. This role requires a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for travel between cafe locations.

You will oversee guest experience, food quality, safety, and service standards while driving sales, cost controls, and team development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for travel between cafe locations.
• 1–3+ 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 is a plus (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cafe operations with a warm, welcoming guest experience.
• Uphold Panera food quality, safety, and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and 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 hit 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

Job description

Panera Bread in Nanuet, NY is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver Panera's renowned guest experience. This role requires a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for travel between cafe locations.

You will oversee guest experience, food quality, safety, and service standards while driving sales, cost controls, and team development in a fast-paced environment.