Panera Bread
General Manager
$67K
600840 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Avenue · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.
About the job
Leads a Panera bakery-cafe’s team and operations, with responsibility for staffing, performance, guest service, safety, costs, and inventory.
What you'll do
- Lead staffing, scheduling, hiring, training, and team and manager development.
- Oversee operational execution, performance, quality standards, and guest service.
- Maintain workplace safety and compliance, and manage bakery-cafe costs and inventory.
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 25 pounds and stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience.
Pay
$67,000-72000 (base salary; currency not stated)
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