Panera Bread
General Manager
$83K–$93K
601975 Norwalk, CA - NWC Imperial Hwy and Bloomfi · 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 team performance, daily operations, guest service, costs, inventory, and compliance with company and safety standards.
What you'll do
- Lead staffing, scheduling, hiring, training, performance management, and team development.
- Ensure operational and quality standards, guest service, company initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage bakery-cafe costs and inventory and maintain a healthy, safe workplace.
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 run shifts while coaching and developing others.
- Flexible availability, including nights and weekends; ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience.
Pay
$83,200 - $93,200 USD base salary
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