Restaurant Management Interviews 11/10

Doherty Enterprises • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Doherty Enterprises is hiring Restaurant Managers for Panera Bread cafés in Queens, Brooklyn, and The Bronx. The role leads daily café operations, serves guests with quality food and friendly, efficient service, and develops a supportive, motivated team. Managers oversee sales, labor, food costs, and other operating goals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming café. The position requires travel between café locations as needed, with flexibility to commute up to 25–30 miles each way to the assigned café. A valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle are required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.

Doherty Enterprises operates more than 160 restaurants across New York and New Jersey and says continued growth creates opportunities for its teams. The company’s vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve,” and it describes a commitment to guests, employees, communities, and suppliers. Its WOW a Friend Foundation assists team members and their immediate families facing financial hardship.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Restaurant Manager experience.
• A people-first approach and a passion for food, hospitality, and developing others.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Open availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to commute up to 25–30 miles each way to the assigned café.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for travel between café locations as needed.
• At least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• High-volume, fast-casual, or full-service restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily café operations and deliver quality food and friendly, efficient service.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop team members, fostering a supportive and motivating environment.
• Manage sales, labor, food costs, and other operating goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming café for guests and team members.
• Build relationships with guests and team members to create memorable experiences.
• Travel between café locations as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Dining privileges.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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