Panera Bread
General Manager
601964 Waco, TX - South 8th Street · 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, food and safety 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, safety, and company procedures are met.
- Manage bakery-cafe costs and inventory while building a welcoming 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 business acumen.
- Ability to lead, motivate, 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.
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