Director, Retail Operations at Panera Bread

Compensation

$111,808 – $134,169/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Type: Full-time

Description

Panera Bread is seeking a Director, Retail Operations to lead and develop their bakery-cafe operations across various units. The director will focus on strategic planning, executing brand objectives, driving sales growth, and fostering a positive work environment. Key responsibilities include defining market strategies, managing people development initiatives, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Required Skills

Strategic Planning
Execution
Leadership
Coaching
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office
Financial Reports
Team Building
Accountability

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Multi-unit experience or related experience.
Some college education/certification or related experience.
Firm understanding of business outcomes (sales drivers, profit drivers, reading P&L and financial reports).
Excellent communication skills and can leverage these skills to influence others.
Self-motivated and can plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage a market-wide calendar.
Ability to build high-performing teams through selection, coaching, and development, with strong coaching skills to continuously develop a team of managers.
Motivational and able to inspire teams to perform at a high level, create role clarity, and hold leaders at various organizational levels accountable.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), internet-based, and capable of completing other basic computer functions.
Strong work ethic, with the ability to work long and unusual hours.