General Manager - Lead Cafes, Grow Teams, Delight Guests

Doherty Enterprises; Knapps Corner (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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 Opportunities Across Pan

Employee Meal Discounts

Top Workplace recognition

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises, one of the Northeast's largest Panera Bread franchisees, invites you to lead a neighborhood cafe as General Manager in Poughkeepsie, NY.

You will build a high-performing team, ensure guest satisfaction, and drive sales and store operations while upholding Panera brand standards.

Grow your career with a people-first culture offering leadership development, competitive pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of restaurant management experience or higher.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, labor, and food cost.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required; travel between cafes may be required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily cafe operations to ensure outstanding quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, hire, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture focused on teamwork and 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 and succession planning.
• Analyze business results and create action plans for improvement.
• Build relationships within the local community to grow café awareness.

Skills

People leadership

P&L management

Guest experience

Operations leadership

Staff development

Flexible scheduling

Driver's license

Job description

Doherty Enterprises, one of the Northeast's largest Panera Bread franchisees, invites you to lead a neighborhood cafe as General Manager in Poughkeepsie, NY.

You will build a high-performing team, ensure guest satisfaction, and drive sales and store operations while upholding Panera brand standards.

Grow your career with a people-first culture offering leadership development, competitive pay, and benefits.