Cafe Manager: Lead Teams, Deliver Wow Guest Experience

Panera Bread; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across all brands

Advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Bay Shore, NY seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand's signature fresh food and friendly service.

You will lead a warm, high-performing team, ensure food quality and safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction while managing costs and staffing in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, and strong growth opportunities within Panera Bread.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• ServSafe 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

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Panera Bread in Bay Shore, NY seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand's signature fresh food and friendly service.

You will lead a warm, high-performing team, ensure food quality and safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction while managing costs and staffing in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, and strong growth opportunities within Panera Bread.