Assistant Manager - Bakery-Cafe Leadership & Growth

Panera Bread Company; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera Bread Company in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in running daily bakery-cafe operations and delivering Panera standards.

You will lead staffing, coaching, and guest service initiatives, manage costs, and ensure food safety while fostering a professional, welcoming cafe culture. The role requires flexibility, leadership, and focus on guest experience and profitability.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing Career Path toward General Manager and willing to relocate.
• Completed Certified Manager Program.
• Demonstrated ability to run great shifts and coach team members.
• ServSafe certified.
• Minimum age 18 and able to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality bakery-cafe operations and guest satisfaction.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, people development, and succession planning.
• Support General Manager in key decisions, problem solving, and daily operations.
• Model professional behavior to staff and guests; coach teams.
• Uphold Food Safety standards and cafe policies; ensure compliance.
• Manage labor, costs, inventory; drive sales growth and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Scheduling

People development

Guest experience

Food safety

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

Certified Manager Program

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread Company in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in running daily bakery-cafe operations and delivering Panera standards.

You will lead staffing, coaching, and guest service initiatives, manage costs, and ensure food safety while fostering a professional, welcoming cafe culture. The role requires flexibility, leadership, and focus on guest experience and profitability.