Cafe Manager - Lead with Heart, Elevate Guest Experience

Doherty Enterprises; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Meals and cafe discounts

Dining perks across brands

Employee Assistance Program

Real advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand's welcoming service.

You will oversee guest experience, uphold food safety and quality, and drive sales while developing a high-performing team. The role offers growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a vibrant, people-first culture inside a fast-paced cafe environment.

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.

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.
• Foster a people first culture built on respect, teamwork, and growth.
• Empower Assistant Managers, Shift Supervisors, and associates to succeed and advance.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet business goals.
• Support financial performance through planning, execution, and accountability.
• Protect company assets and maintain strong operational controls.
• Represent Panera Bread within the local community.
• Support cafe marketing initiatives and guest engagement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand's welcoming service.

You will oversee guest experience, uphold food safety and quality, and drive sales while developing a high-performing team. The role offers growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a vibrant, people-first culture inside a fast-paced cafe environment.