Panera Bread
General Manager
$64K–$74K
601971 Belvidere, IL - Pearl 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, overseeing its team, daily operations, guest service, standards, costs, and inventory.
What you'll do
- Manage staffing, scheduling, hiring, training, team development, and performance.
- Ensure operational, quality, safety, and guest-service standards are met and company initiatives are carried out.
- Manage bakery-cafe costs and inventory while building a welcoming team culture and loyal guest relationships.
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 and to lead, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible availability, including nights and weekends; able to lift, carry, push, or pull 25 pounds and stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience.
Pay
$63,500 - $73,500 (base salary)
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