Cafe Manager: Lead Teams, Guest Experience, Flexible Hours

Doherty Enterprises; Bellmore, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

On-the-job leadership training

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across brands

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations in the local community. You will focus on delivering a warm guest experience while maintaining top food quality and safety standards.

As a manager, you will hire, train, and coach a cafe team, foster a supportive culture, and drive sales and efficiency to meet business goals. This role offers growth opportunities within Panera Bread.

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 certification a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cafe operations with a consistently warm, 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.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet business goals; support financial performance.
• Represent Panera Bread within the local community and support cafe marketing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest service

Fast-paced

ServSafe

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations in the local community. You will focus on delivering a warm guest experience while maintaining top food quality and safety standards.

As a manager, you will hire, train, and coach a cafe team, foster a supportive culture, and drive sales and efficiency to meet business goals. This role offers growth opportunities within Panera Bread.