Panera Bread
General Manager
606202 Bentonville, AR - SE Walton Boulevard · 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, safety, costs, and inventory.
What you'll do
- Lead staffing, scheduling, hiring, training, performance management, and team development.
- Ensure operational and quality standards, guest service, company procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage bakery-cafe costs and inventory while maintaining 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 strong business acumen.
- Proven ability to run shifts and direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience.
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