Assistant General Manager

Panera LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 30,996 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals & beverages

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking an Assistant General Manager Lead in Spokane, WA. In this role, you will inspire your team and manage operations, ensuring extraordinary guest service while leading a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of restaurant management experience, strong business acumen, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and career development opportunities while being part of a supportive culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and oversee operations.
• Make key decisions and problem-solving.
• Manage staffing needs and shift scheduling.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Team leadership

Flexibility

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Job description

Assistant General Manager Lead

Assistant General Manager Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact—every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

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 more!

Responsibilities

As 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.

• 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.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds, stand & walk for up to 6 hours, and communicate clearly in a loud environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans Pay: $22.50 - $25 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

601958 Spokane, WA - N Division