General Manager

Role Overview General Manager Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams and making a real impact every day. Location Tuscaloosa, AL - McFarland Blvd Responsibilities 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 bakery‑cafe 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 the bakery‑cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives. Ensure 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. Maintain a healthy and safe workplace that meets Panera’s health, food, safety, and company culture standards. Maintain the bakery‑cafe’s overall costs and inventory. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Qualifications Minimum age: 18 years of age. 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred. ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve). 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. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 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. Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check. Benefits 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 & 401(k) with match available. Career advancement & leadership development opportunities. Tuition discounts. Perks & rewards for team members. Team member assistance program. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr