Cafe Manager - Lead Teams, Elevate Guest Experience, Grow

Doherty Enterprises; Village of Lindenhurst (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive management pay

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

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Paid leadership training

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks

Discounts with partner brands

Real advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is hiring a Restaurant Manager for Panera Bread in Lindenhurst, NY. This role involves overseeing daily cafe operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and leading a high-performing team. Responsibilities include compliance with food safety standards, team development, and driving sales. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of management experience and a passion for guest service. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and real advancement opportunities.

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.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high performing cafe team.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet business goals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Guest service passion

Ability to lead in fast-paced environment

Job description

Doherty Enterprises is hiring a Restaurant Manager for Panera Bread in Lindenhurst, NY. This role involves overseeing daily cafe operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and leading a high-performing team. Responsibilities include compliance with food safety standards, team development, and driving sales. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of management experience and a passion for guest service. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and real advancement opportunities.