Manager

American Bread Company dba Panera Bread is a leading franchise group known for its commitment to quality, community, and creating an inclusive workplace culture where employees thrive. Panera is a bakery-cafe chain that has grown to become a beloved name in the foodservice industry, recognized for its fresh-baked goods, healthy menu options, and exceptional customer service. As one of the top franchise groups, Panera places a strong emphasis on employee development, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed in a supportive and positive environment. Panera offers its employees a competitive pay structure with monthly bonus opportunities, robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid vacation, free meals during shifts, and convenient access to earned wages through PayActiv. This combination of benefits underlines Panera's commitment to the well-being and growth of its team members.

The Cafe Manager position at Panera is a critical leadership role focused on overseeing bakery-cafe operations, ensuring that both guests and associates have the best possible experience. Cafe Managers are responsible for leading a motivated, enthusiastic team, developing employees, and maintaining an inclusive, authentic Panera culture rooted in warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Reporting directly to the General Manager or District Manager, Cafe Managers play an integral role by managing team performance and building a positive work environment where staff are inspired to engage with bold ideas and take initiative. In this role, managers are expected to embody Panera’s guiding values and behaviors: providing warmth and smiles to guests, encouraging brave thinking and learning, owning responsibilities and finding solutions, promoting teamwork and celebrating successes, and showing respect by recognizing the best qualities in others. Panera is looking for candidates who embrace the energetic, fast-paced nature of the hospitality sector, and who are committed to leading a team that works hard but also embraces fun and laughter. Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends is essential, as is a dedication to food and health safety standards. The role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $51,000 to $70,000 depending on experience, further complemented by comprehensive company perks and career development opportunities. Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and promotes an inclusive workforce. This position is ideal for a warm, trustworthy leader with restaurant management experience who is ready to have a positive impact on customers, employees, and the community while advancing their career in a vibrant, supportive environment.