General Manager - Raleigh, NC

Company: Panera Bread
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

PANERA CAFE GENERAL MANAGER Want 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 and Affirmative-Action Employer
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