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PANERA CAFE GENERAL MANAGERWant to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goals-and help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed-every day, in every way. Come join the fun!Panera Perks:* Competitive pay* Eligible for quarterly bonus* Free Meals on shifts* Career Growth Opportunities* Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members* Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match availableAre you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you'll thrive on our team.Our General Managers are the heart of Panera.As a Panera General Manager, you help lead an amazing team and a popular neighborhood bakery-cafe to success. You own ultimate accountability for the success of your bakery-cafe by making key decisions and solving problems. You make the Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust of Panera a reality with your team.As a Panera General Manager, your responsibilities include among others to:* Build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.* Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors:* Warmth for guests: Making people smile* Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks* Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative* Win together: Working (and winning) as a team* Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success* Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others* Ensure extraordinary guest experiences.* Make sure every customer is delighted by the quality of our food, service, staff, and safety measures.* Build customer relationships that lead to long-term, loyal patrons.* Own all aspects of leading, managing, and developing your team.* Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning.* Lead your cafe through ongoing training, including people development, coaching, planning and prioritization, and creative problem solving.* Hire and train new team members, and keep your team motivated, energized, and engaged.* Manage team performance to ensure your cafe's goals and quality standards are met, while ensuring extraordinary customer service.* Build subject matter experts within your cafe by coaching your managers and associates on certain responsibilities and then delegating those responsiblities to them.* Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements.* Own the consistent delivery of high-quality operations and service.* Make sure Panera's standards of excellence are always maintained-and continually improved-at your bakery-cafe.* Upgrade operations as needed.* Motivate your team to meet (and exceed) your bakery-cafe's goals.* Adhere to cafe systems and processes to accomplish day-to-day operations.* Follow company policies and procedures and comply with all state and federal regulations.* Coach team members to ensure the cafe adheres to operational standards.* Ensure food safety standards are fully maintained.* Ensure a healthy and safe culture and workplace for your team.* Grow sales and maximize profitability.* Execute company and cafe strategies for sales growth and flow-through.* Manage associate labor to support and drive cafe profitability.* Maintain cafe costs and inventory.This opportunity is for you if:* You enjoy people and have great communication skills.* You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.* You want to lead a fun, energized team that works hard and laughs often.* You can keep cool under pressure and deal with multiple types of people in a calm and fair manner.* You can work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.* You're committed to, and experienced with, health and food safety.* You want to have a positive impact on your customers and community.* You meet these requirements:* Three years management experience (preferred)* Proven ability to direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast-paced environment* Proven ability to drive positive results* Proven ability to run great shifts* Demonstrated understanding of the business* ServSafe certification* At least 18 years of ageGrowth Opportunities at Panera:* A Path to Success: Our General Managers can continue their career growth by pursuing our Operating Partner Program. While you're helping your team reach their goals, we'll help you meet yours.* Skills and Training: At Panera, you'll build skills you can use anywhere. Our training can help you succeed in your career-and your life.* Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year-so you'll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us.Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities.Get ready to rise.__Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/VeteransAdditional Description :