Assistant General Manager — Bakery-Café Leader

Panera LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Panera LLC in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an Assistant General Manager Lead to inspire a bakery‑cafe team, oversee daily operations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will partner with the General Manager on staffing, training, and achieving performance goals while upholding Panera's standards and Guiding Values. Flexible hours include nights and weekends, ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

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, on-boarding, and training of new team members while motivating, energizing, and celebrating the entire 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's Guiding Values & Behaviors.
• Work as a team to ensure guest satisfaction with food, service, and the team.
• Build relationships that foster long-term guest loyalty as part of the management team.
• Follow procedures to execute company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure team members follow policies and comply with regulations.
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace aligned with Panera standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

People development

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera LLC in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an Assistant General Manager Lead to inspire a bakery‑cafe team, oversee daily operations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will partner with the General Manager on staffing, training, and achieving performance goals while upholding Panera's standards and Guiding Values. Flexible hours include nights and weekends, ServSafe certification preferred.