Assistant General Manager - People & Operations Leader

Panera Bread; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Free meals

Paid time off

Insurance package

Career development

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Elk River, MN is seeking an Assistant General Manager Lead to support the GM, drive guest satisfaction, and energize the team. You will plan staffing, coach teammates, uphold quality standards, and manage costs with Panera’s guiding values.

You’ll collaborate with leadership to develop managers, foster a warm culture, and ensure operations run smoothly during busy shifts. Flexibility for nights and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support your General Manager by making key decisions and problem solving.
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, and succession planning.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members while motivating and inspiring the team.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining quality standards, service, and cost control.

Job description

Panera Bread in Elk River, MN is seeking an Assistant General Manager Lead to support the GM, drive guest satisfaction, and energize the team. You will plan staffing, coach teammates, uphold quality standards, and manage costs with Panera’s guiding values.

You’ll collaborate with leadership to develop managers, foster a warm culture, and ensure operations run smoothly during busy shifts. Flexibility for nights and weekends is expected.