Assistant GM: Lead, Grow & Delight at Bakery Café

Panera LLC; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Free meals

Insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation time

Sick time

Holidays

Tuition discounts

Career development

Perks & rewards

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Winter Haven, FL seeks an Assistant General Manager Lead to drive a beloved bakery-cafe to success. You will inspire the team, partner with the General Manager, and own hiring, training, and development at your location to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You'll lead staffing, scheduling, and performance management, while upholding Panera's safety, quality, and culture standards. The role emphasizes guest delight, teamwork, and ongoing business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and celebrate a bakery-cafe team to drive sweet success.
• Partner with General Manager to oversee operations and guest service.
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop team members.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and people development.
• Ensure goals, quality standards, and costs are met.
• Develop managers and promote Panera's guiding values and behaviors.
• Maintain policies, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

ServSafe

Staffing

Customer service

Job description

Panera LLC in Winter Haven, FL seeks an Assistant General Manager Lead to drive a beloved bakery-cafe to success. You will inspire the team, partner with the General Manager, and own hiring, training, and development at your location to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You'll lead staffing, scheduling, and performance management, while upholding Panera's safety, quality, and culture standards. The role emphasizes guest delight, teamwork, and ongoing business growth.