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Panera Brands

General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,400.00 - $72,400.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
quarterly bonuses
free on-shift meals
Unlimited fountain beverages
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) with match
Career advancement opportunities
leadership development opportunities
tuition discounts
Team Member Assistance Program
perks and rewards for team members

Job Description

Panera Bread is a well-established leader in the fast-casual restaurant industry, known for its commitment to quality food, warm community atmosphere, and exceptional customer service. With locations across the United States and Canada, Panera Bread specializes in bakery-cafe concepts that combine fresh, delicious baked goods with a welcoming environment where guests can relax, work, or catch up with friends and family. Built on the foundational values of quality, warmth, and community, Panera continues to innovate and grow, providing employees with meaningful careers and growth opportunities.

As a General Manager at Panera Bread, you will be leading a high-performing team... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum age 18 years
  • Must successfully pass background check
  • Flexible to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds
  • Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours
  • Must have strong leadership and communication skills
  • Commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture
  • Ability to understand and follow guest and associate directions in a loud environment

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred
  • ServSafe certification or ability to achieve
  • Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen
  • Proven ability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Job Duties

  • Own all aspects of leading the bakery-cafe team including planning and managing staffing needs, scheduling, people development, career development, performance management, training, and succession planning
  • Hire, onboard, and train new team members while motivating, energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team
  • Manage team performance to ensure the bakery-cafe's goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met
  • Create subject matter experts within your bakery-cafe by developing managers on people processes and Panera's Guiding Values and Behaviors
  • Follow operational procedures designed to ensure your bakery-cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives
  • Make sure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff
  • Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests
  • Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state and local regulations
  • Responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe workplace for your team that meets Panera's health, food, safety, and company culture standards
  • Responsible for maintaining the bakery-cafe's overall costs and inventory
  • Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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