Restaurant General Manager - Panera Bread Brooklyn NY at Panera Bread®

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

88000.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Restaurant Management, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Labor Management, Food Cost Control, Recruiting, Coaching, Guest Experience, Food Safety Compliance, Succession Planning, Operational Excellence, Problem Solving

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Position & Perks General Manager – Panera Bread Brooklyn NY Lead with Purpose. Grow People. Build Your Career. At Panera Bread, we believe food should be good and the people who serve it should be even better. As a General Manager, you'll lead a high-performing team, create an exceptional guest experience, and drive the success of one of our neighborhood cafes. As part of Doherty Enterprises, one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the Northeast, you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its people. With more than 55 Panera Breads across New York we offer real opportunities for growth and advancement. Grow With Us We're looking for General Managers who inspire others, embrace challenges, and are passionate about developing great teams. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career with one of the region's premier restaurant companies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why great leaders grow at Panera Bread and Doherty Enterprises. Responsibilities What You'll Do As a General Manager, you will: 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. Qualifications What We're Looking For 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. Why Join Doherty Enterprises? 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 A people-first culture recognized as a Top Workplace

Responsibilities

Lead all daily cafe operations to ensure food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing management and hourly team while driving profitability.