Cafe Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Panera Bread; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across brands

Job summary

Panera Bread in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations with heart, inspire teams, and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests and associates. You will develop future leaders, ensure food quality and safety, manage labor, and drive sales while fostering a people-first culture.

This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, a 401k with company match, and real growth opportunities within Panera's expanding network.

Qualifications

• 1 to 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 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.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet business goals.
• Represent Panera Bread within the local community and support marketing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest service

Team development

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Panera Bread in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations with heart, inspire teams, and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests and associates. You will develop future leaders, ensure food quality and safety, manage labor, and drive sales while fostering a people-first culture.

This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, a 401k with company match, and real growth opportunities within Panera's expanding network.