Bakery-Café General Manager — Lead Teams, Inspire Growth

Panera-Bread; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread in Texas seeks a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own operations, scheduling, staffing, and guest service. You will foster an environment where your team thrives and guests feel Panera warmth during every shift.

The role requires 3+ years of GM experience, ServSafe certification, and the ability to work nights and weekends. You will manage costs, ensure safety, and develop managers while upholding Panera's guiding values.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Background check required for any job offer.
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Physical requirements: lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; stand and walk up to 6 hours; communicate in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery-cafe team, manage staffing, scheduling, people development, performance management, training, and succession planning.
• Hire, onboard, and train new team members while motivating, energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team.
• Manage team performance to meet goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations.
• Develop managers on people processes and Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors.
• Follow operational procedures to ensure alignment with company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure guests are delighted by the quality of food, service, and staff.
• Build relationships that foster long-term, loyal guests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all regulations.

Job description

Panera Bread in Texas seeks a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own operations, scheduling, staffing, and guest service. You will foster an environment where your team thrives and guests feel Panera warmth during every shift.

The role requires 3+ years of GM experience, ServSafe certification, and the ability to work nights and weekends. You will manage costs, ensure safety, and develop managers while upholding Panera's guiding values.