General Manager - Lead a Top Café Team & Growth

Doherty Enterprises, Inc.; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly performance bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Training & Leadership Development

Career Growth Across Brands

Employee Meal Discounts

Top Workplace

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a General Manager for Panera Bread in Yonkers, NY. You will lead day-to-day cafe operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, guest satisfaction, and a high-performing team across a growing network of Panera locations.

Join a regionally premier restaurant company that emphasizes people development, mentoring, and long-term career growth; competitive pay and robust benefits are offered to reward leadership and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years restaurant management experience, including General Manager roles.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, labor, and food cost.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily cafe operations with focus on food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, hire, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing management and hourly team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture focused on teamwork and guest service.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor management, and cost controls to meet goals.
• Maintain Panera brand standards and food safety compliance.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, training and succession planning.
• Analyze business results and create action plans to improve cafe performance.
• Build relationships within the local community to increase awareness and loyalty.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Guest experience

Communication

Problem solving

Flex schedule

Vehicle required

Job description

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a General Manager for Panera Bread in Yonkers, NY. You will lead day-to-day cafe operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, guest satisfaction, and a high-performing team across a growing network of Panera locations.

Join a regionally premier restaurant company that emphasizes people development, mentoring, and long-term career growth; competitive pay and robust benefits are offered to reward leadership and performance.