General Manager

General Manager – Panera Bread

Benefits

• Competitive pay and quarterly bonus eligibility
• Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match
• Career advancement, leadership development, tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members and team member assistance program
• Additional benefits available

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of leading the bakery‑cafe team, including staffing, scheduling, people development, career advancement, 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 meet bakery‑cafe goals, operational and quality standards, and guest service expectations
• Develop managers into subject matter experts on people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors
• Follow operational procedures to execute company strategies and initiatives effectively
• Ensure every guest experiences high‑quality food, service, and staff excellence
• Build long‑term, loyal guest relationships
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace that meets Panera’s health, food, safety, and culture standards
• Control bakery‑cafe costs and inventory
• Promote a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain
• Strong business acumen and results‑driven mindset
• Ability to run great shifts, directing, motivating, coaching, and developing others in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexible work hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Physical requirements: ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects up to 25lb, stand and walk for up to 6hours, communicate clearly in a loud environment
• Background check required for all offers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Location

Oconomowoc, WI–606443