Café Manager

A fresh approach to work.

Café Manager

When you join Panera Bread as a Café Manager, you join in our belief that food should not only taste good, but also be good for you. You will be a part of something special where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing customers, impact our growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country.

Come make a difference with Panera as a Café Manager today! This is an opportunity to provide unparalleled customer service to each of our guests, and to explore potential career paths with Panera Bread.

About the Café Manager position:

• As a Café Manager, you will take responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant
• Develop staff as individuals and into a team
• Analyze and plan restaurant sales levels and profitability
• Prepare reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales
• Create and execute plans for profit and staff development
• Manage a budget and controlling costs
• Coordinate the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts
• Manage staff throughout their shifts and provide them feedback
• Respond to customer comments onsite, online, and through our "café health" system
• Ensure that all employees adhere to the company's uniform standards
• Greet customers and conduct table visits to ensure customer satisfaction
• Recruit, hire, train, and motivate staff
• Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health & safety
• Check stock levels and order supplies

We’re looking for:

• At least 1-2 years of management experience
• Open availability including weekends and holidays
• Able to work in any one of our North Orange County locations
• Minimum age – 18 years

Panera Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits
• Food discounts
• Paid vacation
• Development opportunities