Support, Serve, & Spread Warmth with Panera!

At Panera Bread, leadership means inspiring your team, delighting every guest, and nurturing a bakery-café you’re proud of, without giving up your home life. Enjoy real work-life balance and career growth that rises with you.

Panera Perks Our Managers Love:

• Leadership that Lasts - Create a team that feels like family, and a career you’ll want to stay in.
  
  
  
  • Our most-tenured managers have been with Panera for DECADES!
  
  
  • Careers Built to Stay -Clear development plans designed for long-term success for all levels of leadership.
  
  
  • Work Without Burnout - Below 50 hours a week (versus 60-70) with 2 days off in a row, weekly.
  
  
  • Delicious Deals - Enjoy discounted employee meals on every shift.
  
  
  • Full Benefits -Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), paid vacation, & major holidays off.
  
  
  • Competitive Salary - $50,000-$70,000 + quarterly bonuses.
  
  
  
  

At Panera, RISE is our commitment to delivering great food, genuine hospitality, and a workplace where people feel valued. Our mission is to elevate everyday meals into moments of comfort, connection, and joy. We do this by refreshing our menu with high-quality, flavorful ingredients; igniting value through thoughtfully crafted offerings at accessible price points; serving with excellence by bringing Panera Warmth to every guest interaction and creating an everyday oasis in our bakery-cafés; and expanding our network through growth and modernization. At Panera, our guests are at the center of everything we do—and our people make it possible.

A Day in the Life:

• Oversee a bustling bakery-café while keeping it warm, welcoming, and productive.


• Inspire and coach your team to bring their best (and have fun at work!)


• Ensure guests enjoy fresh food, exceptional service, and a memorable visit.


• Manage finances, labor, and food costs to keep the café profitable.


• Maintain efficient operations, food safety, and Panera standards.


• Support team development so your café thrives long-term.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Passion to inspire, support, coach, and develop a dynamic team.


• A team-first, guest-focused mindset to create a culture of belonging for staff and customers alike.


• Ability to lead by example, taking ownership of your growth and café’s success.


• Comfortability making decisions, solving problems, and leading under pressure .


• Strong financial acumen and accuracy to ensure financial health of the café.


• Adherence to quality, safety, and brand standards while ensuring smooth operations.

The Recipe for Success:

• Be at least 18 years of age.


• Proven successful leadership experience in food service.


• Strong communication, financial understanding, and people skills.


• Ability to lift up-to 40 lbs and be on your feet for periods of time with occasional bending or stooping.


• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Make *Warmth* YOUR Business and apply TODAY! - http://panera-iowa.submit4jobs.com