Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams, Guest Experience & Growth

Panera Bread; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401k match

Leadership training

Meal discounts

Dining perks

Partner discounts

Career growth

Employee assistance

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and ensure a welcoming guest experience. You will lead a high performing team, uphold quality and safety standards, and drive sales while managing labor and costs.

This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and customer service within a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for advancement and employee benefits.

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.

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

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Guest service

Communication

Coaching and development

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and ensure a welcoming guest experience. You will lead a high performing team, uphold quality and safety standards, and drive sales while managing labor and costs.

This role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and customer service within a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for advancement and employee benefits.