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

Panera Bread Company; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Health & life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread Company is seeking a General Manager to lead a neighborhood bakery-cafe, driving performance, culture, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. You will own operations, staffing, training, and guest experience, while upholding Panera’s values, standards, and brand promise.

Responsibilities include building a high-performing team, managing costs, and ensuring safe, compliant operations with a focus on warmth and hospitality that Panera is known for.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery-cafe team; oversee staffing planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Hire, onboard, train, and motivate team members to deliver excellent guest service.
• Ensure operations, quality standards, and regulatory compliance are met while controlling costs and inventory.

Job description

Panera Bread Company is seeking a General Manager to lead a neighborhood bakery-cafe, driving performance, culture, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. You will own operations, staffing, training, and guest experience, while upholding Panera’s values, standards, and brand promise.

Responsibilities include building a high-performing team, managing costs, and ensuring safe, compliant operations with a focus on warmth and hospitality that Panera is known for.