General Manager

Job overview

General Manager at Panera Bread in Wausau, WI. This is a full-time, onsite position. Compensation is not specified. Panera Bread is a popular bakery-cafe chain. This role is responsible for leading a high-performing team and overseeing the success of the bakery-cafe. The General Manager takes full ownership of operations, makes strategic decisions, and creates an environment where the team thrives and guests feel welcomed.

What you'll do

• 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 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.
• Responsible for maintaining the bakery-cafe’s overall costs and inventory.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

What we're looking for

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred

Skills & competencies

general manager

panera bread

wausau wi

full-time

restaurant management

leadership

operations

team development

guest experience

strategic planning

staffing

training

flexible schedule

nights

weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Quarterly bonuses, free on-shift meals, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, 401(k) with match, career advancement, leadership development, tuition discounts, perks & rewards, team member assistance program

About the employer

Panera Bread is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.