Panera Bread
General Manager
601407 Columbus, IN - National Road · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 17, 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, hiring, training, performance management, and team development.
- Oversee operations and ensure company procedures, quality standards, guest-service expectations, and safety requirements are met.
- Manage bakery-cafe costs and inventory while building loyal guest relationships.
What they ask for
- At least 18 years old.
- ServSafe certification or ability to achieve it.
- Proven ability to drive positive results through business acumen and to lead, 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 or walk for up to 6 hours.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience.
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