
location_on1041, East Knapp Street, Juneautown, Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
At Panera, we believe in leading with purpose and growing with support. Our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams, fostering a welcoming culture where everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact every day. We are dedicated to making the familiar fantastic, because at Panera, the best thing about bread is sharing it.
As a General Manager, you will lead a high-performing team and oversee the success of a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe. You will take full ownership of operations, making strategic decisions that create an environment where your team thrives and guests feel the signature Panera Warmth. Every shift is an opportunity to celebrate, ensuring that every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff.
Your day-to-day involves building engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests while maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. You will be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors, making people smile, learning and growing together, and finding solutions with initiative. By developing managers and creating subject matter experts, you will help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess a ServSafe certification or the ability to achieve it.
We are committed to building a Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. We look for team members who are willing to work and win as a team, have fun, celebrate success, and see the best in others. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates regardless of background, including Disabled/Veterans.
Work model: On-site
1041, East Knapp Street, Juneautown, Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience
Panera Bread, headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, operates as a major player in the restaurant industry specializing in the fast casual dining sector. Established in 1987, the company began with a single bakery-cafe and has since expanded to include over 2,200 locations across 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The brand operates under the names Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co., offering a menu of chef-curated recipes that include soups, salads, sandwiches, mac and cheese, and sweets. The company emphasizes the use of carefully selected ingredients, committing to serving food free of artificial preservatives or colors.
The organization focuses on enhancing quality and convenience through operational investments and technology. Guests can access Panera favorites via multiple channels, including mobile ordering, catering services, Rapid Pick-Up, curbside pick-up, and delivery. Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company and functions as a key component of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast casual restaurant platforms in the United States, which also includes Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels.
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