Director, Retail Operations at Panera Bread

Compensation

$111,808 – $134,169/yr

Location: Detroit, Michigan
Type: Full-time

Description

Panera Bread is seeking a Director, Retail Operations to lead and develop their bakery-cafe operations in Detroit. The director will be responsible for executing brand objectives, driving sales growth, managing profits, and fostering a positive work environment. Key duties include strategic planning, people development, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.

Required Skills

Strategic Planning
Leadership
Coaching
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office

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, Work, 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.