General Manager

Company: Panera Bread Company
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

PANERA CAFE GENERAL MANAGERWant to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goals-and help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed-every day, in every way. Come join the fun!Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for a quarterly bonus
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match availableAre you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you'll thrive on our team.Our General Managers are the heart of Panera. As a Panera General Manager, you help lead an amazing team and a popular neighborhood bakery-cafe to success. You own ultimate accountability for the success of your bakery-cafe by making key decisions and solving problems. You make the Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust of Panera a reality with your team.Responsibilities:
• Build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors:

• Warmth for guests: Making people smile
• Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks
• Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative
• Win together: Working (and winning) as a team
• Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success
• Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences.
• Own all aspects of leading, managing, and developing your team.
• Own the consistent delivery of high-quality operations and service.
• Grow sales and maximize profitability.This opportunity is for you if:
• You enjoy people and have great communication skills.
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.
• You want to lead a fun, energized team that works hard and laughs often.
• You can keep cool under pressure and deal with multiple types of people in a calm and fair manner.
• You can work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• You're committed to, and experienced with, health and food safety.
• You want to have a positive impact on your customers and community.Minimum Requirements:
• Three years management experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to drive positive results
• Proven ability to run great shifts
• Demonstrated understanding of the business
• ServSafe certification
• At least 18 years of ageGrowth Opportunities at Panera:
• A Path to Success: Our General Managers can continue their career growth by pursuing our Operating Partner Program.
• Skills and Training: At Panera, you'll build skills you can use anywhere.
• Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year-so you'll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us.Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities. Get ready to rise.Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer
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