People-First Café Manager — Lead & Develop Teams

Panera Bread; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Vision

FSA

401k with company match

Paid time off

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across brands

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in New York State seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations and develop future leaders. You will ensure a warm guest experience, uphold food quality and safety, and drive sales and labor efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team where strong leadership, training, and a people-first culture are prioritized, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 plus years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• ServSafe Food certification a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day cafe operations with a 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 and advance.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet business goals.
• Support cafe marketing initiatives and guest engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest service

Team development

Job description

Panera Bread in New York State seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations and develop future leaders. You will ensure a warm guest experience, uphold food quality and safety, and drive sales and labor efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team where strong leadership, training, and a people-first culture are prioritized, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits.