Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams, Delight Guests, Grow

Panera Bread; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across brands

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations with a focus on guest experience and team development. You will oversee quality, safety, and service standards while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

The role offers opportunities to train and develop leaders, drive sales and efficiency, and engage with the local community as part of Panera Bread’s mission to serve food with purpose every day.

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 efforts.
• Live Panera mission of serving food with purpose every day.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations with a focus on guest experience and team development. You will oversee quality, safety, and service standards while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

The role offers opportunities to train and develop leaders, drive sales and efficiency, and engage with the local community as part of Panera Bread’s mission to serve food with purpose every day.