Café Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Panera Bread; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver Panera's renowned guest experience. You will oversee safety, quality, and service standards while driving sales and cost controls.

Join a team that values coaching, community engagement, and growth opportunities, with comprehensive benefits and leadership training to advance within Panera's brand family.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for guest service and team development.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification a plus (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cafe operations with a warm guest experience.
• Uphold Panera food quality, safety, and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing cafe team.
• Foster a people-first culture based on respect and growth.
• Empower Assistant Managers and shifts to succeed and advance.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet goals.
• Support financial performance through planning and accountability.
• Represent Panera Bread within the local community.
• Support cafe marketing initiatives and guest engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Fast-paced

Coaching

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver Panera's renowned guest experience. You will oversee safety, quality, and service standards while driving sales and cost controls.

Join a team that values coaching, community engagement, and growth opportunities, with comprehensive benefits and leadership training to advance within Panera's brand family.