Assistant General Manager

Panera LLC; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on‑shift meals & unlimited beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Wildwood, Missouri is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in running operations smoothly. This role involves decision-making, managing staffing needs, and ensuring high-quality service and food standards.

The ideal candidate should have restaurant management experience, leadership skills, and the ability to motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. Flexible hours and strong business acumen are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.

Responsibilities

• Support your General Manager in decision making and problem solving.
• Manage staffing needs and shift scheduling.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Ensure team performance meets operational and quality standards.
• Build long-term relationships with guests.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Strong business acumen

Ability to motivate and coach others

Capable of working in fast-paced environments

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

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.
• 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.
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans