Bakery-Cafe General Manager: Lead, Grow & Inspire

panerabread; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation

Sick time and holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Pet insurance

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own the day-to-day operations in Greenfield, WI. You will drive staffing, training, and performance while upholding Panera’s standards for quality and guest experience.

You will inspire, coach, and develop a team, ensuring strong guest service, safety, and financial results in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own operations.
• Plan staffing, scheduling, and development to meet goals.
• Hire, onboard, train, and motivate team members.
• Ensure guest satisfaction, quality standards, and safety.
• Drive business results through leadership and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

People development

Performance management

Team motivation

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own the day-to-day operations in Greenfield, WI. You will drive staffing, training, and performance while upholding Panera’s standards for quality and guest experience.

You will inspire, coach, and develop a team, ensuring strong guest service, safety, and financial results in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends.