Cafe Manager

Cafe Manager

Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed—every day, in every way. Come join the fun!

Panera Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Focus on Work/Life Balance – no late nights, and no alcohol
• 6th-Day Pay Opportunities when Scheduled
• Free Meals on Shift
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Insurance, Paid Time-Off, and 401(k) with Match Available

Our Cafe Managers make every shift shine!

As a Cafe Manager at Panera, you are key to the success of your bakery-cafe. You handle a wide range of responsibilities, all to ensure that both customers and associates have a great experience. Our Team Managers ensure that every shift is a great one – by developing our people, managing team performance, and building the warm, inclusive, authentic Panera team culture. As part of your bakery-cafe’s management team, you report directly to the General Manager or Operating Partner. Each Team Manager oversees a different part of the bakery-cafe, from food cost management to drive-thru, delivery, or catering operations.

As a Team Manager at Panera your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Building our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences by making sure every customer is delighted by the quality of our food, service, staff, and safety measures
• Building engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal customers
• Coaching and motivating your team to exceed your bakery-cafe's goals – for sales, speed of service, order accuracy, and cafe health
• Training your team on food safety standards and ensuring they are maintained
• Hiring, onboarding, leading, managing, and developing your Team Members
• Keeping your team energized and engaged – recognizing and celebrating individual and team achievements
• Ensuring profitability by analyzing sales and acting accordingly, controlling costs, and managing a budget

This opportunity is for you if:

• You are warm, inclusive, trustworthy, and able to develop people
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry
• You want to lead a fun, energized team that works hard and laughs often
• You can work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
• You’re committed to, and experienced with, health and food safety
• You want to have a positive impact on your customers and community

You should notify the company of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation.

Growth Opportunities at Panera:

A Path to Success – All of our General Managers have first proven themselves as Cafe Managers, and our career path program helps you get there.

Skills and Training – Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career, whatever your goals may be!

Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities.

Get ready to rise.



• Proven ability to direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to run great shifts
• 2-3 years of restaurant management experience
• ServSafe Certification, or be able to pass an exam
• At least 18 years of age
• Must submit to a background check
• Must be able to stand and exert mobility for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight and place on a shelf above your head
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment

We feel the warmth – We're a gathering place for laughter and life. And we're a committed team that's here for each other.

We all belong – Each one of us at Panera gets to bring our true, authentic self to work and feel the trill of achieving great things – together.

We own our growth – There's no standing still around here. Whatever goals when you arrive at Panera, we'll help you get there, and beyond.

We thrive on trust – Panera is about real people and authentic leaders. We're valued for who we are, trusted for what we do, and welcomed for what we bring.

Want to help build a diverse, open-minded workplace where you can be your best authentic self? Come join a culture where diverse thoughts and ideas are valued and celebrated. At Panera, your true self can shine through.

The kinds of people who will love working at Panera – and perform well here – are hard-working team players who are warm, authentic, and hungry for exciting new opportunities. We’re looking for people who will bring to live our Guiding Values and Behaviors – people who value:

• Making people smile
• Learning, growing, and taking risks
• Finding Solutions and taking initiative
• Working (and winning) as a team
• Having fun and celebrating success
• Seeing the best in others

We're more than a restaurant, we're part of the neighborhood. When you work with us, you're helping to support your community in many ways. Here are just a few:

#SeeAPlateFillAPlate Challenge

To address the hunger crisis during the pandemic, we launched a national campaign to raise money for TogetherWithoutHunger.org - and we donated half a million healthy meals to Feeding America food banks across the country.

Day-End Dough-Nation™

Every evening we donate thousands of pounds of unsold baked goods to local food shelves and nonprofits.

Panera Gives

We donate yearly toward nonprofits in our neighborhoods.