General Manager

Panera LLC; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match

Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a General Manager Lead in Brunswick, GA. You will lead the bakery-cafe team, manage operations, and ensure extraordinary guest service. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in restaurant management and a commitment to creating a positive environment.

The role involves hiring, training, and developing team members while maintaining high operational standards. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits including medical and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to clearly communicate in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of leading the bakery‑cafe team.
• Hire, onboard, and train new team members.
• Manage team performance to meet operational standards.
• Build engaging relationships with guests.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Team management

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

General Manager Lead

General Manager Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact—every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

Benefits

• Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses
• Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of leading the bakery‑cafe team: planning and managing staffing needs, scheduling, people development, career 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 ensure the bakery‑cafe’s goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met.
• Develop managers on people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors to create subject matter experts within the bakery‑cafe.
• Follow operational procedures designed to ensure successful execution of all company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term, loyal guests.
• Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace that meets Panera’s health, food, safety, and company culture standards.
• Maintain the bakery‑cafe’s overall costs and inventory.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and shift as required in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans.

Location: 601886 Brunswick, GA Canal Crossing.