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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! What’s In It for You?Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonusesFree on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beveragesPaid vacation, sick time, and holidaysMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match availableCareer advancement & leadership development opportunitiesTuition discountsPerks & rewards for team membersTeam member assistance programAnd 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 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.
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Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumenProven 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 faced-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:
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Panera Bread
We are Panera BreadAnd we believe that good food, food you can feel good about, can bring out the best in all of us. Food served in a warm, welcoming environment, by people who care. To us, that’s good eating and that’s why we’re here.In the past 35 years, Panera has grown from one 400-square-foot cookie store into an enterprise with more than 2,000 bakery-cafes, 100,000 associates and annual systemwide sales of over $5 billion. So what’s the secret to Panera’s success? It’s been our Associates, along with our ability to transform our business whenever necessary and pivot as appropriate.
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