General Manager

General ManagerGeneral ManagerLocation: Eureka, MOResponsibilitiesOwn all aspects of leading the bakery‐cafe team, including planning and managing staffing needs, scheduling, people development, career development, performance management, training, and succession planning.Hire, onboard, and train new team members while motivating, energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team.Manage team performance to ensure the bakery‐cafe's goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met.Create subject‐matter experts within the bakery‐cafe by developing managers on people processes and Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors.Follow operational procedures designed to ensure the bakery‐cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives.Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food, service, and staff, and build engaging relationships that lead to long‐term loyal guests.Ensure the bakery‐cafe complies with all federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.Maintain a healthy and safe workplace for the team that meets Panera's standards and culture.Control the bakery‐cafe's overall costs and inventory.Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.QualificationsMinimum age: 18 years.3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve it).Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.Proven ability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching, and developing others in a fast‐paced environment.Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‐paced environment with shifting priorities.Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25pounds; stand and walk for up to 6hours.Strong communication skills in a loud environment.Work as an ambassador of Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors, promoting teamwork, fun, and celebration.Any job offer is conditional upon the results of a background check.BenefitsCompetitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses.Free on‐shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages.Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match.Career advancement & leadership development opportunities.Tuition discounts.Additional perks & rewards for team members.Team member assistance program.Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans.The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job‐related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr