General Manager, Bakery-Café Growth Leader

Panera Bread

Spring Dale (WV)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Quarterly bonuses
Free 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
Tuition discounts
Career advancement
Leadership development
Perks & rewards for team members
Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team in a fast-paced community setting. You will own operations, staffing, scheduling, and performance development to ensure consistent, exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, coaching, and driving business results while upholding Panera’s Guiding Values and maintaining a warm, welcoming environment for guests and teammates alike.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience
  • ServSafe certification or ability to achieve
  • Background check required

Responsibilities

  • Lead the bakery-cafe team, including staffing, scheduling, development, and performance management.
  • Hire, onboard, train, motivate, and celebrate the team to deliver exceptional service.
  • Ensure goals, quality standards, and guest service are met for every shift.

Skills

Restaurant GM experience
ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team in a fast-paced community setting. You will own operations, staffing, scheduling, and performance development to ensure consistent, exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, coaching, and driving business results while upholding Panera’s Guiding Values and maintaining a warm, welcoming environment for guests and teammates alike.

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