Restaurant Manager

Panera Bread is a renowned bakery-cafe company, widely celebrated for its fresh, high-quality baked goods and exceptional customer service experience. As a leader in the casual dining and fast-casual restaurant industry, Panera focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests and an enriching workplace culture for its team members. With locations across numerous states, Panera is committed to not only serving delicious food but doing so in a way that fosters community, warmth, and hospitality.

This career opportunity is for the role of Manager within Panera Bread’s bakery-cafe operations. The Manager plays a critical role in driving the success of the store by effectively leading team members, ensuring superior food quality and service standards, and creating an environment that promotes team morale and guest satisfaction. The employment is full-time with competitive pay and eligibility for quarterly bonuses, making it not just a job but a promising career path. The role also comes with a comprehensive benefits package that supports personal and professional growth while offering work-life balance.

As a Manager at Panera, you will oversee daily shifts by supervising and directing staff to deliver an excellent guest experience. You will coach and develop team members to surpass expectations in sales, speed, order accuracy, and customer engagement. Your leadership will help cultivate a positive and inclusive atmosphere that embraces Panera’s core values such as warmth, belonging, growth, trust, and fun. Managers at Panera are entrusted with maintaining food safety standards through training and monitoring, ensuring that every guest receives safe, fresh, and delicious products. Additionally, you will play an active role in recruitment, interviewing, and selecting new team members who align with Panera’s culture and dedication to excellence.

This managerial role requires flexibility and adaptability due to the fast-paced restaurant environment, including working evenings and weekends. It also demands physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle moderate lifting. Communication skills are vital for interacting with guests and team members clearly and effectively in a dynamic setting. As an ambassador of Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors, you will inspire your team, lead by example, and celebrate achievements, contributing to a work environment that feels like a supportive community.

The benefits at Panera go beyond standard offerings, with inclusive medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance options, a 401(k) plan with matching, paid vacation and holidays, tuition discounts, and various incentive programs designed to reward dedication and performance. Panera is an equal opportunity employer committed to disabled veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds, making it a welcoming place for all who want to grow their careers in the restaurant management field. This role is perfect for someone passionate about leadership in a vibrant, guest-focused company where making the familiar fantastic is a shared mission and every day brings new opportunities to shine.