General Manager - Bakery-Cafe Leader | Growth, Perks & Bonuses

panerabread; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition discounts

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a General Manager to lead a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe and drive its success. You will own all aspects of operations, from staffing to guest experience, while guiding a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes hiring, coaching, and developing team members, ensuring quality, cost controls, and a warm Panera guest experience. Flexible hours include nights and weekends in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own all operations.
• Hire, onboard, and train new team members while motivating and coaching the team.
• Ensure goals, quality standards, and guest service expectations are met.
• Develop managers on people processes and Panera values.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Operational excellence

Staff development

Job description

Panera Bread in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a General Manager to lead a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe and drive its success. You will own all aspects of operations, from staffing to guest experience, while guiding a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes hiring, coaching, and developing team members, ensuring quality, cost controls, and a warm Panera guest experience. Flexible hours include nights and weekends in a fast-paced setting.