People-First Cafe Manager — Lead Guest Experience

Panera Bread; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

Meal discounts

Dining perks

Discounts with partner brands

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Panera Bread in New York's Bay Shore area is recruiting a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand's renowned warm, friendly service.

As a Restaurant Manager, you will ensure food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction while driving sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls. You will coach and empower a dedicated team and represent Panera in the local community.

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 Food certification a plus, training provided.

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 effortsLive Panera mission of serving food with purpose every day

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest service

Fast-paced environment

ServSafe

Job description

Panera Bread in New York's Bay Shore area is recruiting a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand's renowned warm, friendly service.

As a Restaurant Manager, you will ensure food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction while driving sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls. You will coach and empower a dedicated team and represent Panera in the local community.