{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"396bb010da08abe57e7f10da","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/396bb010da08abe57e7f10da","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/396bb010da08abe57e7f10da","title":"Manager","description":"Cafe Manager PositionWant to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We are a top franchise group with great growth potential, looking for excellent people to join our team!\r\nPanera Perks:\r\nCompetitive pay + monthly bonus opportunity\r\nMedical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits\r\n401(k) + employer match program\r\nPaid vacation\r\nFree meals on shifts\r\nCareer growth opportunities\r\nOn demand access to earned wages prior to pay day through PayActiv\r\nAbout the Cafe Manager position:\r\nAs a Cafe Manager at Panera, you are key to the success of your bakery-cafe. You handle a wide range of responsibilities, all to ensure that both customers and associates have a great experience. Our Managers ensure that every shift is a great oneby developing our people, managing team performance, and building the warm, inclusive, authentic Panera team culture. As part of your bakery-cafe's management team, you report directly to the General Manager or District manager.\r\nAs a Manager at Panera, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:\r\nBuild our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.\r\nEnsure extraordinary guest experiences.\r\nBe an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors:\r\nWarmth for guests: Making people smile\r\nBold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks\r\nOwn it: Finding solutions and taking initiative\r\nWin together: Working (and winning) as a team\r\nInspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success\r\nRooted in respect: Seeing the best in others\r\nThis opportunity is for you if:\r\nYou are warm, inclusive, trustworthy, and able to develop people.\r\nYou like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.\r\nYou want to lead a fun, energized team that works hard and laughs often.\r\nYou can work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.\r\nYou're committed to, and experienced with, health and food safety.\r\nYou want to have a positive impact on your customers and community.\r\nYou meet these requirements:\r\nProven ability to direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast-paced environment\r\nDemonstrated ability to run great shifts\r\n3+ year(s) of restaurant management experience preferred\r\nFood Safety Manager ServSafe certification (or able to pass)\r\nAt least 18 years of age\r\nMust have a valid driver's license\r\nAround here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities. Get ready to rise.\r\nTotal Annual Compensation: $51,000 - $70,000 per year\r\nAmerican Bread Company dba Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer.","company":"Panera","rawCompany":"panera","city":"Springfield","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-12T02:23:26.216Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722514","title":"Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets","slug":"cafeterias-grill-buffets-and-buffets"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manager","description":"Cafe Manager PositionWant to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? 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