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

Panera Bread; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Team member assistance

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own overall operations, staffing, and performance. You will shape guest experiences, drive service excellence, and ensure daily execution of company standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will hire and develop people, manage costs, and maintain a safe, welcoming culture while delivering results and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience.
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve.
• Background check required for all offers.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery-cafe team and oversee operations.
• Plan staffing, scheduling and people development.
• Hire, onboard, train and motivate the team.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and uphold quality standards.
• Manage costs and inventory.
• Uphold health, safety and company culture standards.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Staff development

Guest service

Shift management

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own overall operations, staffing, and performance. You will shape guest experiences, drive service excellence, and ensure daily execution of company standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will hire and develop people, manage costs, and maintain a safe, welcoming culture while delivering results and supporting business growth.