Manager

Shrewsbury, NJ April 8, 2026

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 are a top franchise group with great growth potential, looking for excellent people to join our team!

Panera Perks:

  • Competitive pay + monthly bonus opportunity
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance benefits
  • 401(k) + employer match program
  • Paid vacation
  • Free meals on shifts
  • Career growth opportunities
  • On demand access to earned wages prior to pay day through PayActiv

About the Cafe Manager position:

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 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 District manager. 

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

    • Build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
    • Ensure extraordinary guest experiences.
    • Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors:
      • Warmth for guests: Making people smile
      • Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks
      • Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative
      • Win together: Working (and winning) as a team
      • Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success
      • Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others

      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 meet these requirements:

      • Proven ability to direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast-paced environment
      • Demonstrated ability to run great shifts
      • 3+ year(s) of restaurant management experience preferred
      • Food Safety Manager ServSafe certification (or able to pass)
      • At least 18 years of age
      • Mus have a valid driver's license

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

      Get ready to rise.

      Total Annual Compensation: $51,000 - $70,000 per year 

      American Bread Company dba Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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