Bakery-Café General Manager: Growth & Guest Experience

Panera; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera Bread in Woodstock, GA seeks a General Manager to lead bakery-cafe operations, uphold Panera standards and drive guest satisfaction, sales growth and profitability.

You will coach and develop the team, ensure Food Safety compliance, manage scheduling, and foster a culture of hospitality and teamwork in a fast-paced cafe environment. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to variable hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people-management abilities.
• Experience driving guest satisfaction, service quality and profitability.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery-cafe operations to meet Panera standards and profitability.
• Coach and develop team members; staffing, scheduling and succession planning.
• Drive guest experience and address issues to ensure satisfaction.
• Uphold Food Safety standards and Panera policies; maintain quality of product and service.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Coaching

People development

Problem solving

Guest experience

Food safety

Education

Advanced Leadership Development Program

Job description

Panera Bread in Woodstock, GA seeks a General Manager to lead bakery-cafe operations, uphold Panera standards and drive guest satisfaction, sales growth and profitability.

You will coach and develop the team, ensure Food Safety compliance, manage scheduling, and foster a culture of hospitality and teamwork in a fast-paced cafe environment. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to variable hours, including nights and weekends.