Cafe Manager - Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience, Grow

Doherty Enterprises; East Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Leadership training

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across all our brands

Discounts with partner brands

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Panera Bread in East Patchogue, NY. This role involves overseeing daily operations and leading a team to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing cafe standards, driving sales and efficiency, and participating in community engagement. Candidates should have 1-3 years of management experience with strong leadership and coaching skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for advancement.

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.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high performing cafe team.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet business goals.
• Represent Panera Bread within the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Customer Service

Operational Management

Job description

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Panera Bread in East Patchogue, NY. This role involves overseeing daily operations and leading a team to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing cafe standards, driving sales and efficiency, and participating in community engagement. Candidates should have 1-3 years of management experience with strong leadership and coaching skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for advancement.