General Manager — Lead a High-Energy Bakery Café Team

Panera Bread; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited drinks

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Career advancement & leadership dev

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager Lead to oversee the neighborhood bakery-cafe, drive outcomes, and foster a high-performing team. You will own operations, staffing, and guest experience, while upholding Panera's values and standards.

You will lead people development, manage costs, and ensure safety and quality on every shift. The role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and a focus on growth and warmth that Panera is known for.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18+.
• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Background check required for this position.
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery-cafe team and oversee staffing, scheduling, and development.
• Hire, onboard, train, and motivate team members.
• Manage performance to meet goals, standards, and guest service expectations.
• Develop managers through coaching and Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing planning

Staff training

Guest service

Safety compliance

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a General Manager Lead to oversee the neighborhood bakery-cafe, drive outcomes, and foster a high-performing team. You will own operations, staffing, and guest experience, while upholding Panera's values and standards.

You will lead people development, manage costs, and ensure safety and quality on every shift. The role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and a focus on growth and warmth that Panera is known for.