Bakery-Café General Manager: Lead, Grow, Delight Guests

Panera; Dawsonville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera is seeking a General Manager to oversee bakery-cafe operations in Dawsonville, GA. The role focuses on leadership, staff development, and delivering a differentiated guest experience while driving sales growth and profitability.

The GM will coach and develop team members, uphold food safety standards, and ensure adherence to Panera systems and processes in a fast-paced environment, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as AGM or General Manager.
• ServSafe certified.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery-cafe operations and drive guest satisfaction.
• Hire, train, motivate and manage team members.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling and people development.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards and company policies.
• Control costs and inventory to maximize profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing planning

Scheduling

People development

Succession planning

Food safety

Guest service

Profitability

Job description

Panera is seeking a General Manager to oversee bakery-cafe operations in Dawsonville, GA. The role focuses on leadership, staff development, and delivering a differentiated guest experience while driving sales growth and profitability.

The GM will coach and develop team members, uphold food safety standards, and ensure adherence to Panera systems and processes in a fast-paced environment, including nights and weekends.