Bakery-Cafe General Manager: Lead, Grow & Delight Guests

Panera LLC; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 63,500 - 73,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a General Manager Lead for their Belvidere, IL location. This role oversees the bakery-cafe team, ensuring operational excellence and quality standards are consistently met while providing leadership and development opportunities for team members.

The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in a restaurant setting, a focus on positive results, and strong business acumen. Competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds.
• Must have clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bakery-cafe team and manage staffing needs.
• Ensure operational and quality standards are met.
• Develop team members and create subject-matter experts.

Skills

Proven ability to drive positive results

Strong business acumen

Team development

Operational management

Communication skills

Education

Restaurant General Manager experience

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera LLC is seeking a General Manager Lead for their Belvidere, IL location. This role oversees the bakery-cafe team, ensuring operational excellence and quality standards are consistently met while providing leadership and development opportunities for team members.

The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in a restaurant setting, a focus on positive results, and strong business acumen. Competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits are offered.