Restaurant Manager Queens NY

Panera Bread; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Vision, FSA)

Flexible scheduling to support work–li

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

Real advancement and long term career

WOW a Friend Foundation – Employee Ass

Job summary

Panera Bread in Queens NY is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day cafe operations, uphold food quality and guest service, and drive performance across multiple locations. This role focuses on a warm, welcoming environment and strong operational controls.

You will hire and coach a cafe team, align with Panera standards, manage scheduling, and collaborate with marketing and community initiatives. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are 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.

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

Communication

Guest Service

Team Development

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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.

Position & Perks

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