Restaurant Manager Panera Bread Queens NY

Doherty Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Leadership training

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks with partner brands

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Panera Bread in New York. You will lead daily operations, ensure excellent guest experiences, and foster a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have management experience and strong leadership skills.

The position offers competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and growth opportunities. If you have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and a passion for service, apply today!

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cafe operations and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Uphold food quality, safety, and service standards.
• Hire, train, and develop a high performing cafe team.
• Drive business goals while protecting company assets.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest service

Team development

Job description

Position & Perks

Restaurant Manager – Panera Bread

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT QUEENS NY, INCLUDING REGO PARK, RIDGEWOOD, OZONE PARK, GLENDALE, BAYSIDE, AND LONG ISLAND CITY.

At Panera Bread, we believe food should be good for you—and so should your career. We are hiring Restaurant Managers who lead with heart, inspire their teams, and create welcoming cafe environments where guests and associates feel valued.

As a Panera Bread Restaurant Manager, you will oversee daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and help deliver the fresh food and friendly service Panera is known for.

Important Requirement: This role requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle for travel between cafe locations as needed.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive management pay
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
• Flexible scheduling to support work life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Paid, on the job leadership training
• Meal and cafe discounts
• Dining perks across all our brands
• Discounts with partner brands including Verizon, Dell, gyms, and more
• Real advancement and long term career growth opportunities
• WOW a Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

Operational Excellence and Guest Experience

• 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

People and Culture Leadership

• 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

Business and Financial Management

• 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

Community and Brand Engagement

• 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

This role is based in a primary cafe location, with occasional travel to other locations as needed, requiring a reliable personal vehicle.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable personal vehicle available for work use
• 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

Preferred

• ServSafe Food certification a plus, training provided

To help us prioritize qualified candidates, please confirm in your application that you have both a valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and grow your career with a brand that values people and quality, apply today to become a Restaurant Manager at Panera Bread.