Assistant Manager - Bakery Café Leader and Team Builder

Panera; Ohio; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus potential

8 weeks paid on the job training

45-50 hour work week

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Ins.

401K with Company Matching

Paid Vacation after 6 Months

Sick Pay

Free Meal each shift

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-café team, support the General Manager, and drive guest satisfaction and profitability. You will coach staff, manage scheduling and performance, uphold food safety standards, and help grow the operation while delivering exceptional customer service.

You’ll work to grow professionally within Panera, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, retirement, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible availability including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach café staff to deliver great guest experiences.
• Support GM in managing operations, staffing, and costs.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met.
• Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective shift leadership.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Team building

Job description

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-café team, support the General Manager, and drive guest satisfaction and profitability. You will coach staff, manage scheduling and performance, uphold food safety standards, and help grow the operation while delivering exceptional customer service.

You’ll work to grow professionally within Panera, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, retirement, and work-life balance.