Bakery-Cafe General Manager - Lead Team & Guest Experience

panerabread; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Tuition discounts

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team in Chino, CA. You will own operations, staffing, and guest experience, creating an environment where the team thrives and guests feel Panera warmth.

You will hire, onboard, train, and coach staff, drive performance, and ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and company standards while managing costs and inventory. Flexible hours include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve
• Background check required
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive results
• Ability to lead shifts in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift 25 pounds and stand/walk for several hours

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery-cafe team and oversee overall operations
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop team members
• Manage performance, training, and succession planning
• Ensure guest satisfaction and high service standards
• Develop managers in people processes and Panera values
• Follow procedures to execute company strategies and initiatives
• Maintain safe, healthy workplace and controllable costs/inventory
• Foster warmth, belonging, growth, and teamwork

Skills

Leadership

People development

Customer service

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team in Chino, CA. You will own operations, staffing, and guest experience, creating an environment where the team thrives and guests feel Panera warmth.

You will hire, onboard, train, and coach staff, drive performance, and ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and company standards while managing costs and inventory. Flexible hours include nights and weekends.