Assistant General Manager — Lead, Grow & Delight Guests

Panera Bread; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life and pet,

401(k) with match

Perks & rewards

Team member assistance program

Career advancement & leadership

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead with purpose and support the GM in daily operations at our New Jersey bakery-cafe. You’ll plan staffing, develop talent, onboard and train team members, and drive exceptional guest service while maintaining costs and inventory.

The role requires strong business acumen, ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain), and a willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong business acumen to drive results.
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

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, 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.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff development

Business acumen

Flexible scheduling

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead with purpose and support the GM in daily operations at our New Jersey bakery-cafe. You’ll plan staffing, develop talent, onboard and train team members, and drive exceptional guest service while maintaining costs and inventory.

The role requires strong business acumen, ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain), and a willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.