Assistant General Manager - Bakery Café Leader

Panera Bread; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and inspire a bakery-cafe team toward exceptional guest experiences and strong business results. You will partner with the General Manager on staffing, training, and daily operations while maintaining Panera’s standards in quality, service, and safety.

You will coach and develop team members, manage scheduling, and help drive growth at your location.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• 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 hiring, on-boarding, and training of new team members while motivating, energizing, engaging, and celebrating the team.
• Assist with managing team performance to meet bakery-cafe goals, standards and guest service expectations.
• Partner with the General Manager to develop managers on processes and Panera values and behaviors.
• Work as a team to delight guests with food, service, and hospitality.
• Build relationships that drive long-term, loyal guests and a strong community presence.

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant management

Staff training

Hiring & onboarding

Guest service

Safety compliance

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

None

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and inspire a bakery-cafe team toward exceptional guest experiences and strong business results. You will partner with the General Manager on staffing, training, and daily operations while maintaining Panera’s standards in quality, service, and safety.

You will coach and develop team members, manage scheduling, and help drive growth at your location.