Panera Bread General Manager

Flynn Panera joined the Panera system in 2015 with 47 cafés and has since grown to become the 2nd largest Panera franchisee in the world —continuing to expand through new builds and acquisitions.

We operate with a decentralized structure led by Market Leaders, supported by Area Directors, General Managers, Assistant Managers, and Team Managers who drive strong café performance and guest experience. Our leadership team brings 190+ years of restaurant experience and 60+ years with Flynn Group .

Flynn Panera is part of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world , with iconic brands including Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness. We live by our core values : Care Genuinely for People, Play Like a Champion, and Win as One.

Why Join Us?

We offer growth, stability, strong training, great benefits, and a culture you’ll love. Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.

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When you join Flynn Panera, as a General Manager, you join in our belief that food should not only taste good, but also be good for you. As a General Manager, you will be a part of something special where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing customers, impact our growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country.

Come make a difference with Panera as a General Manager today! This is a great opportunity to hone and develop your management skills in preparation for advancement with Flynn - Panera.

General Managers at our growing cafes supervise up to 60 staff members to ensure a top-quality service experience for our guests.

• As a Manager at Panera Bread, you would be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to your team.
• You should be passionate about the industry, inspiring others, coaching, counseling, creating a profitable environment, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Our managers must maintain high standards of restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality, and facility management. At Panera Bread, warmth is our business. It's what we do best. We look for like-minded individuals who are ready to surround themselves with fresh food and great people.
• We are looking for experienced restaurant professionals with a steady, stable employment track record, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing concept.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Restaurant management combines strategic planning, shift organization and day-to-day management activities. At Panera Bread, restaurant management is fast paced, highly demanding and very rewarding.

Education and Experience

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The manager is responsible for performing the crucial responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The manager should notify Flynn Panera of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation. This job description may not list all duties for this position and the manager in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs. Flynn Panera reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Panera may terminate employment at any time.