Panera Bread
Manager, Food Operations, Innovation & Support
$84K–$100K
Newton Support Center · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in restaurant operations environment needed.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
About the job
Manages new product development projects from ideation through rollout, validating operational readiness and coordinating teams for national implementation.
What you'll do
- Partner with Culinary and other teams to assess operational impacts, test products, and validate readiness for deployment.
- Manage project plans, timelines, resources, milestones, and risks across multiple projects.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and deliver scalable solutions.
What they ask for
- 5+ years’ experience in restaurant operations environment needed.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time depending on project needs.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
Pay
$83,686 to $100,423 annually (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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