Panera Bread
Cafe Manager
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$55,000 – $65,000 / year
Location:
Plainville, MA 02762, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
29 September 2026
What they need
Lead with Purpose at Howley Bread Group (HBG) – Where Warmth Meets Opportunity!
At HBG, we’re more than just a Panera Bread bakery-café; we’re a close-knit family committed to creating a positive impact. Our mission is simple yet powerful: serve others, support one another, and win together. As a Cafe Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting this mission, helping to manage daily operations, lead your team, and ensure our guests have an exceptional experience.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- As the Cafe Manager, you’ll work closely with your General Manager, playing a critical role in leading the team and managing the café’s day-to-day operations.
- Help create a welcoming, inclusive environment where guests feel valued, and team members are motivated to do their best.
- Oversee various aspects of the café, from customer service and team performance to operational efficiency and product quality.
- Build your leadership skills through hands-on experience, preparing you for future opportunities within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Assist your General Manager in running daily operations, ensuring the café operates smoothly and efficiently.
- Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages growth and high performance.
- Customer Service Excellence: Ensure every guest receives outstanding service, stepping in to resolve issues and continuously improving the overall guest experience.
- Financial Management: Support your General Manager in managing budgets and controlling costs.
- Compliance & Safety: Uphold the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all team members adhere to company policies and procedures.
Why Howley Bread Group?
- Path To Advancement: At HBG, we’re committed to promoting from within. As a Cafe Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and advance within the company.
- Supportive Environment: We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your leadership is valued, and your career growth is a priority.
- Community: We value our communities and strive to give back in a meaningful way.
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term disability.
- Retirement Plan: After 1 year, you are eligible to participate in the company’s plan, upon reaching 21 years of age.
- Vacation: After 90 days of employment, you are eligible for paid vacation.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within the retail, hospitality, or food service industry is preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- This role requires full-time (40) flexible hours, including nights & weekends.
- While performing this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, talk and hear in a loud environment.
Ready to Lead and Grow with Us?
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your contributions truly matter, HBG is the place for you. Join us as a Cafe Manager and help drive success for our café while building a strong foundation for your career. Apply today and start your journey with Howley Bread Group!
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Join Our Family at Howley Bread Group (HBG) – Where Warmth Meets Opportunity!
At HBG, we’re more than just a Panera Bread bakery-café; we’re a close-knit family committed to creating a positive impact. Our mission is simple yet powerful: serve others, support one another, and win together.
Pay: $55000.00 - $65000.00 / year
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Job Type: fulltime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Plainville. 103 Taunton St, Plainville, MA, 02762
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