General Manager — Panera Bread

Job overview

The General Manager — Panera Bread role is onsite in Poughkeepsie, NY. Compensation is $70,000–$88,000 per year; the posting also mentions a quarterly performance bonus opportunity. The role leads daily operations at a Panera Bread neighborhood cafe operated by Doherty Enterprises. The General Manager is responsible for cafe performance, guest experience, food quality, and team development. By managing sales, labor, costs, food safety, and brand standards while developing future leaders, the role supports the cafe’s business goals and community relationships.

What you'll do

• Lead daily cafe operations and maintain food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction
• recruit, hire, develop, coach, and retain management and hourly staff
• foster an inclusive team culture
• manage sales, profitability, labor, and costs
• maintain brand standards and food safety compliance
• develop future leaders
• analyze results and create performance action plans
• build local community relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

panera bread

poughkeepsie ny

doherty enterprises

cafe operations

restaurant management

guest experience

team leadership

food safety

sales and profitability

labor management

quarterly bonus opportunity

employee meal discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Quarterly performance bonus opportunity
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid vacation
• paid training and leadership development
• career growth opportunities
• employee meal discounts.

Why this role

The posting requires 3+ years of restaurant management experience, including General Manager experience, and a valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle. Travel between cafes, training locations, and company meetings may be required.

About the employer

Doherty Enterprises is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.