Panera Bread Manager South Road Poughkeepsie NY

Doherty Enterprises, Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401k with company match

Leadership training

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks

Brand discounts

Career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and ensure a welcoming guest experience. You will oversee quality, safety, and service while driving financial performance and staff growth.

The role emphasizes people leadership, operational excellence, and community engagement as you mentor assistants and shift supervisors in a fast-paced environment.

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 is a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cafe operations, delivering a warm guest experience.
• Uphold Panera food quality, safety, and service standards.
• Hire, train, and coach a high-performing cafe team.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Coaching

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Position & Perks

Restaurant Manager - Panera Bread

At Panera Bread, we believe food should be good for you—and so should your career. We are hiring Restaurant Managers who lead with heart, inspire their teams, and create welcoming cafe environments where guests and associates feel valued.

As a Panera Bread Restaurant Manager, you will oversee daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and help deliver the fresh food and friendly service Panera is known for.

What We Offer

• Competitive management pay
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
• Flexible scheduling to support work life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Paid, on the job leadership training
• Meal and cafe discounts
• Dining perks across all our brands
• Discounts with partner brands including Verizon, Dell, gyms, and more
• Real advancement and long term career growth opportunities
• WOW a Friend Foundation - Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

Operational Excellence and Guest Experience

• 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

People and Culture Leadership

• 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

Business and Financial Management

• 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

Community and Brand Engagement

• Represent Panera Bread within the local community
• Support cafe marketing initiatives and guest engagement efforts
• Live Panera mission of serving food with purpose every day

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

If you are ready to lead with purpose and grow your career with a brand that values people and quality, apply today to become a Restaurant Manager at Panera Bread.