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PANERA CAFE GENERAL MANAGER

Want 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 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 available

Are 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.

As a Panera General Manager, your responsibilities include among others to:

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uild 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.

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Make sure every customer is delighted by the quality of our food, service, staff, and safety measures.

+ Build customer relationships that lead to long-term, loyal patrons.

Own all aspects of leading, managing, and developing your team.

+ Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning.
+ Lead your cafe through ongoing training, including people development, coaching, planning and prioritization, and creative problem solving.
+ Hire and train new team members, and keep your team motivated, energized, and engaged.
+ Manage team performance to ensure your cafe's goals and quality standards are met, while ensuring extraordinary customer service.
+ Build subject matter experts within your cafe by coaching your managers and associates on certain responsibilities and then delegating those responsiblities to them.
+ Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements.

Own the consistent delivery of high-quality operations and service.

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Make sure

Panera's standards of excellence are always maintained--and continually improved--at your bakery-cafe.
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Upgrade operations as needed.

+ Motivate your team to meet (and exceed) your bakery-cafe's goals.
+ Adhere to cafe systems and processes to accomplish day-to-day operations.
+ Follow company policies and procedures and comply with all state and federal regulations.
+ Coach team members to ensure the cafe adheres to operational standards.
+ Ensure food safety standards are fully maintained.
+ Ensure a healthy and safe culture and workplace for your team.

Grow sales and maximize profitability

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+ Execute company and cafe strategies for sales growth and flow-through.
+ Manage associate labor to support and drive cafe profitability.
+ Maintain cafe costs and inventory.

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. You meet these 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 age

Growth Opportunities at Panera:

A Path to Success: Our General Managers can continue their career growth by pursuing our Operating Partner Program. While you're helping your team reach their goals, we'll help you meet yours. Skills and Training: At Panera, you'll build skills you can use anywhere. Our training can help you succeed in your career--and your life. 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

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