Panera Bread Manager - Ozone Park
About The Position
Panera Bread is 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. This role requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle for travel between cafe locations as needed. The role is based in a primary cafe location, with occasional travel to other locations as needed, requiring a reliable personal vehicle.
Requirements
- 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
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
