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General & Assistant Restaurant Managers

Panera Bread of Iowa
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026
Job Description:

Shift: First Shift,Second Shift,Weekend,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun


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.

Experience and Skills:

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
From: Panera Bread of Iowa

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000

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