Assistant General Manager

Panera LLC; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Dublin, CA is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an amazing team at our neighborhood bakery-cafe. You’ll partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, delight guests, and grow the business while owning hiring, training, and development at your location.

You’ll inspire and celebrate the team, drive guest service excellence, manage staffing and costs, and help implement Panera’s Guiding Values and initiatives.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification preferred or able to obtain.
• Ability to drive results with strong business sense.
• Proven leadership and coaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager by making key decisions and problem solving.
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, and succession planning.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members while motivating the entire team.
• Assist with managing team performance to meet bakery-cafe goals and guest service standards.
• Partner with the GM to develop managers on Panera’s values and behaviors.
• Work as a team to ensure guest delight through food and service.
• Build relationships to foster long-term, loyal guests.
• Follow procedures to execute company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure team adherence to policies and health and safety standards.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Job description

Assistant General Manager at Panera Bread. Lead an amazing team and a beloved neighborhood bakery‑cafe to sweet success! You’ll inspire and celebrate your team, partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, delight guests every day, and grow the business—while taking ownership of hiring, training, and development at your location.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses
• Free on‑shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager by making key decisions and problem solving.
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members while motivating and celebrating the entire team.
• Assist with managing team performance to ensure bakery‑cafe goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met.
• Partner with the General Manager to develop managers on people’s processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors.
• Work as a team to ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and our team.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term, loyal guests as part of the bakery‑cafe’s management team.
• Follow operational procedures to ensure the bakery‑cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace for your team that meets Panera’s health, food, safety, and company culture standards.
• Assist the General Manager in maintaining overall costs and inventory.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
• Proven availability to run shifts while directing, motivating, coaching, and developing others in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Conditional job offer upon successful background check.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds; stand and walk up to six hours; clear communication in a loud environment; ambassador of Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans Pay: $26 - $29 an hour. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location

601121 Dublin, CA - Amador Plaza Road