Bakery Café General Manager - Lead & Grow Team

Panera LLC; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a General Manager Lead to oversee the bakery-cafe in Columbus, IN. You will guide a high-performing team, manage staffing, training, and day-to-day operations, and drive guest satisfaction with Panera’s Warmth and standards.

You will build a culture of growth, lead performance, and ensure safe, efficient operations while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Flexible hours, leadership development, and competitive compensation are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen
• Able to lead, coach and develop a fast-paced team

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of leading the bakery-cafe team including staffing, scheduling, people development, and succession planning
• Hire, onboard, and train new team members while motivating and celebrating the team
• Manage team performance to meet bakery-cafe goals, operational and service standards
• Develop managers on people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors
• Follow procedures to ensure adherence to company strategies and initiatives
• Ensure guest satisfaction through food quality, service, and staff engagement
• Build relationships to create loyal guests and sustain growth
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace and manage costs and inventory

Skills

Leadership

People development

Staff scheduling

Guest service

Job description

Panera LLC is seeking a General Manager Lead to oversee the bakery-cafe in Columbus, IN. You will guide a high-performing team, manage staffing, training, and day-to-day operations, and drive guest satisfaction with Panera’s Warmth and standards.

You will build a culture of growth, lead performance, and ensure safe, efficient operations while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Flexible hours, leadership development, and competitive compensation are provided.