Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks a welcoming culture and the opportunity to make a real impact-every day.
Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic. Because at Panera the best thing of bread is sharing it.
Whats In It for You
• Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses • Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401k with match available • Career advancement & leadership development opportunities • Tuition discounts • Perks & rewards for team members • Team member assistance program
And much much more
As a General Manager you will lead a high-performing team and oversee the success of the beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe to sweet success. You will take full ownership of operations, make strategic decisions, create an environment where your team thrives, guests feel the Panera Warmth, and every shift is something to celebrate.
As a General Manager at Panera Your Role Includes
Own all aspects of leading the bakery-cafe team, including 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-cafes 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 Paneras 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 Paneras health food safety and company culture standards.
Responsible for maintaining the bakery-cafes overall costs and inventory.
Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
This Opportunity Is for You
If:
• 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.
Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
Proven ability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching, and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.
While performing this job, the General Manager role is regularly required to:
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds. • Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours. • Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates directions in a loud environment.
Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, and taking initiative, working and winning as a team, having fun, and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.
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