Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams & Elevate Guest Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Meal discounts

Dining perks across brands

Partner brand discounts

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Job summary

Panera Bread in East Meadow, NY, is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand’s fresh food and friendly service. The role focuses on high guest satisfaction, food safety, and team growth within a welcoming cafe environment.

The position emphasizes driving sales, managing labor, and maintaining strong operational controls while representing Panera Bread in the local community and executing marketing initiatives.

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 warm and welcoming guest experience
• Uphold Panera food quality, safety, and service standards
• Ensure compliance with policies and all regulations
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high performing cafe team
• Foster a people-first culture built on respect and growth
• Empower managers and staff to succeed and advance
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet goals
• Support financial performance through planning, execution, and accountability
• Represent Panera Bread within the local community
• Support cafe marketing initiatives and guest engagement
• Live Panera mission of serving food with purpose every day

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Team development

Job description

Panera Bread in East Meadow, NY, is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and deliver the brand’s fresh food and friendly service. The role focuses on high guest satisfaction, food safety, and team growth within a welcoming cafe environment.

The position emphasizes driving sales, managing labor, and maintaining strong operational controls while representing Panera Bread in the local community and executing marketing initiatives.