Panera Bread
General Manager
$64K–$68K
600647 Wheaton, IL - Danada Square East · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
About the job
Leads a Panera bakery-cafe’s team and operations, overseeing staffing, performance, guest service, standards, costs, and inventory.
What you'll do
- Lead staffing, hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and team development.
- Ensure operational and quality standards, guest service, company initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain workplace health and safety, costs, and inventory while building guest relationships and a supportive team culture.
What they ask for
- At least 18 years of age.
- ServSafe certification or ability to achieve it.
- Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
- Proven ability to run shifts and coach and develop others in a fast-paced environment; flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience.
Pay
$63,500-$68,500 USD base salary
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