General Manager - Panera Bread Yonkers

Panera Bread • Yonkers, NY

4d • $70,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a General Manager at Panera Bread, you will lead a high-performing team, create an exceptional guest experience, and drive the success of one of our neighborhood cafes. Panera Bread, as part of Doherty Enterprises, a large restaurant franchisee in the Northeast, offers opportunities for career growth and advancement with over 55 Panera Breads across New York. We are looking for General Managers who inspire others, embrace challenges, and are passionate about developing great teams, ready to make an impact and grow their careers with a premier restaurant company.

Requirements

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience, including experience as a General Manager.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, labor, and food cost.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required. Travel between cafes, training locations, and company meetings may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily cafe operations, ensuring outstanding food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, hire, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing management and hourly team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and guest service.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor management, and cost controls while achieving business goals.
• Ensure operational excellence by maintaining Panera brand standards and food safety compliance.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Analyze business results and create action plans to improve café performance.
• Build relationships within the local community to increase café awareness and guest loyalty.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training & Leadership Development
• Career Growth Opportunities Across Multiple Brands
• Employee Meal Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed