Assistant General Manager

Panera LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking an Assistant General Manager for Panera Bread locations in Illinois. You will lead a neighborhood bakery-cafe team, partnering with the General Manager to ensure high quality food and service while driving business success.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, and monitoring team performance. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of management experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive positive results.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and varying shifts.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and stand for up to 6 hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with decision-making and problem-solving.
• Plan and manage staffing and shift scheduling.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and coach new team members.
• Monitor team performance to meet operational standards.
• Enforce operational procedures and company policies.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Communication skills

Team-building

Problem-solving

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Panera Bread

Lead a neighborhood bakery‑cafe team, partnering with the General Manager to deliver high quality food, service and guest experience while driving business success.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with decision‑making and problem solving.
• Plan and manage staffing, shift scheduling, and people development.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and coach new team members.
• Monitor team performance to meet operational and quality standards.
• Develop managers on people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors.
• Build lasting relationships with guests and ensure outstanding service.
• Follow and enforce operational procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean workplace and manage costs and inventory.
• Contribute to a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive positive results.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and varying shifts.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and stand for up to 6 hours.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses.
• Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match.
• Tuition discounts and leadership development opportunities.
• Team member assistance program & other employee perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Panera Bread is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.