Assistant General Manager

Panera LLC; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Shelby Charter Township is hiring an Assistant General Manager to lead a dynamic team and oversee bakery-cafe operations. This role includes inspiring team members and ensuring delightful guest experiences while enforcing operational standards.

The ideal candidate will possess at least one year of restaurant management experience and a strong ability to motivate and coach the team. Enjoy benefits like competitive pay, free meals, and growth opportunities!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in decision making and problem solving.
• Manage staffing needs and schedule shifts effectively.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational procedures.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Business acumen

Team motivation and development

Flexibility

Job description

Benefits & Compensation

• 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!

Role Overview

As an Assistant General Manager, you’ll lead an amazing team and a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe to sweet success! You’ll inspire and celebrate your team, partner with your General Manager in overseeing operations, delight guests every day, and grow the business - while taking ownership on hiring, training, and development at your location.

Responsibilities

As Assistant General Manager Panera, Your Role Includes:

• Support your 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, on-boarding, and training of new team members while motivating energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team.
• Assist with managing team performance to ensure the bakery-cafe’s goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met.
• Partner with the General Manager to create subject matter experts within your bakery-cafe by developing 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 designed to ensure your 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 your General Manager in maintaining the bakery-cafe’s overall costs and inventory.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• 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 great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Additional Physical & Workplace Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.

Location: 601531 Shelby Township, MI - 26 Mile Road.