Panera Bread Manager Middletown, NY
About The Position
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. 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
