Assistant General Manager

Panera LLC; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Eligible for quarterly bonus

Free meals during shifts

Paid vacation and holidays

Health insurance and 401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring an Assistant General Manager for their café in Leander, Texas. The role involves ensuring a high-quality guest experience, managing staff, and supporting the General Manager in all café operations.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, proven ability to drive results, and is committed to maintaining food safety standards. Knowledge of café operations and team development is crucial, and the position offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to direct and motivate others in a fast-paced environment.
• Great communication skills and love for engaging with people.
• Ability to keep cool under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build a culture of warmth and belonging.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences.
• Lead and develop the café team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Motivation

Crisis management

Food safety

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Panera CAFE

Assistant General Manager PANERA CAFE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goals—and help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed—every day, in every way. Come join the fun!

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for quarterly bonus
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available

Responsibilities

• Build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors: Warmth for guests: Making people smile; Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks; Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative; Win together: Working (and winning) as a team; Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success; Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences by making sure every customer is delighted by the quality of our food, service, staff, and safety measures.
• Build customer relationships that lead to long-term, loyal patrons.
• Ensure the ongoing success of your bakery-cafe.
• Support your GM by making key decisions and solving problems.
• Lead, manage, and develop your team.
• Assist your GM in leading and supervising all café staff.
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning.
• Hire and train new team members, and keep your team motivated, energized, and engaged.
• Manage team performance to ensure your café’s goals and quality standards are met, while ensuring extraordinary customer service.
• Build subject matter experts within your café by coaching your managers and associates on certain responsibilities and then delegating those responsibilities to them.
• Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements.
• Ensure high‑quality operations and service and that Panera’s standards of excellence are always maintained—and continually improved—at your bakery‑cafe.
• Upgrade operations as needed.
• Motivate your team to meet (and exceed) your bakery‑cafe's goals.
• Adhere to café systems and processes to accomplish day‑to‑day operations.
• Ensure associates follow company policies and procedures and comply with all state and federal regulations.
• Ensure food safety standards are fully maintained.
• Ensure a healthy and safe culture and workplace for your team.
• Grow sales and maximize profitability.
• Execute company and café strategies for sales growth and flow‑through.
• Manage associate labor to support and drive café profitability.
• Assist your GM in maintaining café costs and inventory.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to drive positive results.
• Proven ability to run great shifts.
• Demonstrated understanding of the business.
• ServSafe certification.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Great communication skills and a love of people.
• Ability to keep cool under pressure and deal with multiple types of people in a calm and neutral manner.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Committed to health and food safety.
• Interest in working toward a General Manager position and/or learning, growing, and expanding one’s career.
• Positive impact on customers and community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

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.

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