Assistant General Manager

Panera LLC; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead their team and ensure the success of a beloved bakery-cafe. The role involves supporting the General Manager, engaging with guests, and guiding team performance.

Qualified candidates should possess strong restaurant management experience and a proven ability to motivate and develop others. The position promises a competitive pay package along with various perks.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager by making key decisions.
• Plan and manage staffing needs and scheduling.
• Assist with managing team performance to meet goals.

Skills

Restaurant management

Strong business acumen

Team development

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Panera Bread

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.

What’s In It for You?

• 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!

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 the General Manager in overseeing operations, delight guests every day, and grow the business—while taking ownership on hiring, training, and development at your location.

Your Role Includes:

• 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, 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.

This Opportunity Is for You

• 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.
• Background check required.

Physical & Communication 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 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.