Restaurant General Manager: Lead, Grow & Delight Guests

100 Panera, LLC; University City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in University City, MO is seeking a General Manager Lead to guide a high-performing bakery-cafe team. You will own staffing, scheduling, training, and daily operations to deliver exceptional guest service and ensure standards.

The role emphasizes people development, cost control, and implementing Panera’s Guiding Values. Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and growth opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Background check required for all offers.
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds, stand for up to 6 hours, and work in a fast-paced, loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of leading the bakery-cafe team including staffing, scheduling, people development, performance management, training and succession planning.
• Hire, onboard, and train new team members while motivating and celebrating the team.
• Manage team performance to meet goals, quality standards, and guest service expectations.
• Develop managers on people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors.

Skills

People leadership

Staffing planning

Training

Performance mgmt

Guest service

Job description

Panera Bread in University City, MO is seeking a General Manager Lead to guide a high-performing bakery-cafe team. You will own staffing, scheduling, training, and daily operations to deliver exceptional guest service and ensure standards.

The role emphasizes people development, cost control, and implementing Panera’s Guiding Values. Competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and growth opportunities await the right candidate.