Panera Bread
Director, Retail Operations
$112K–$134K
Saint Louis Support Center · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- Multi-unit experience or related experience preferred, but not required.
- Education
- Some college education/certification or related experience preferred, but not required.
About the job
Leads market-wide retail operations for Panera bakery-cafes, developing cafe leaders and driving operational standards, guest experience, sales, profitability, and talent growth.
What you'll do
- Set market strategy and coach cafe management teams to meet operating, service, food quality and safety, and financial goals.
- Develop leaders and talent pipelines through recruiting, coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Ensure cafes follow operational standards, employment laws, and inclusive workplace practices.
What they ask for
- Firm understanding of business outcomes, including sales and profit drivers, P&L, and financial reports.
- Excellent communication and ability to influence others.
- Ability to plan and manage a market-wide calendar, and to build and develop high-performing teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), internet-based and basic computer functions.
Nice to have
- Multi-unit experience or related experience.
- Some college education/certification or related experience.
Pay
$111,808 - $134,169 (USD base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint
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