Restaurant General Manager - Growth Leader & Team Champion

Panera LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Unlimited beverages

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Tuition discounts

Team member perks

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Dearborn Heights, MI seeks a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own operations, staffing, and guest experience. You’ll drive strategic decisions, foster an environment where your team thrives, and ensure Panera warmth is evident with every shift.

The role requires flexibility, ServSafe certification, and a track record of strong business results in a fast-paced restaurant setting, with opportunities for advancement and leadership development.

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.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of leading, the bakery-cafe team include 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.
• Create subject matter experts within your bakery-cafe by developing managers on people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors.
• Follow operational procedures designed to ensure your bakery-cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives.
• Make sure 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.
• Responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe workplace for your team that meets Panera’s health, food, safety, and company culture standards.
• Responsible for maintaining the bakery-cafe’s overall costs and inventory.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Job description

Panera LLC in Dearborn Heights, MI seeks a General Manager to lead a high-performing bakery-cafe team and own operations, staffing, and guest experience. You’ll drive strategic decisions, foster an environment where your team thrives, and ensure Panera warmth is evident with every shift.

The role requires flexibility, ServSafe certification, and a track record of strong business results in a fast-paced restaurant setting, with opportunities for advancement and leadership development.