Assistant Manager: 8-Week Training + GM Path

Harri; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus potential

8 weeks training

Long shifts

Insurance benefits

401K with match

Paid vacation

Sick pay

Free meals

Career growth

Job summary

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-café team, support the General Manager, and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will coach, develop, and motivate staff, manage shifts, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

Successful candidates will have 1–2 years of supervisory experience in hospitality or retail, flexible availability, and a commitment to growth within Panera. This role offers strong career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• 18 years or older; pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences and delight customers with quality food and service.
• Lead, manage, and develop café staff; assist GM in staffing, scheduling, and succession planning.
• Hire and train new team members; motivate and engage the team; monitor performance.
• Ensure high-quality operations, food safety, and adherence to café systems and processes.
• Grow sales and profitability by executing café strategies and controlling costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Restaurant supervision

Job description

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-café team, support the General Manager, and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will coach, develop, and motivate staff, manage shifts, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.

Successful candidates will have 1–2 years of supervisory experience in hospitality or retail, flexible availability, and a commitment to growth within Panera. This role offers strong career progression opportunities.