Bakery-Café General Manager: Lead, Inspire & Grow

Panera Bread; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Team rewards

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead the bakery-cafe team and own day-to-day operations. You will plan staffing, guide performance, and cultivate a welcoming, high-energy environment that delivers exceptional guest experiences and consistent food quality.

You will recruit, onboard, train, and mentor team members while upholding Panera’s values, health, safety, and brand standards. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Ability to develop and coach a diverse team.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery-cafe team and oversee staffing, scheduling, and development.
• Hire, onboard, train, and motivate team members to perform at a high level.
• Drive performance to meet goals, quality standards, and guest service expectations.
• Develop managers on people processes and Panera’s guiding values and behaviors.
• Ensure adherence to operational procedures and company initiatives.
• Maintain guest delight through food quality, service, and staff engagement.
• Build relationships to cultivate long-term guest loyalty.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and local regulations.
• Maintain a safe, healthy workplace and manage costs and inventory.
• Contribute to a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Staffing planning

Guest service excellence

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead the bakery-cafe team and own day-to-day operations. You will plan staffing, guide performance, and cultivate a welcoming, high-energy environment that delivers exceptional guest experiences and consistent food quality.

You will recruit, onboard, train, and mentor team members while upholding Panera’s values, health, safety, and brand standards. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.