Assistant Manager: Lead & Grow a Bakery Café

4780 Panera Bread Mansfield DT; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401K with company matching

Paid training (8 weeks)

Sick pay

Free meal per shift

Job summary

Panera Bread Mansfield is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team and support the General Manager in daily operations. You will coach staff, ensure food safety, manage shifts, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding Panera's standards of quality and service.

This role offers opportunities for growth and a supportive environment with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to direct, motivate, and develop others.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences.
• Lead, coach, and develop cafe staff.
• Plan staffing, scheduling, and career development.
• Grow sales and maximize profitability.
• Maintain Panera’s standards of excellence.

Skills

People leadership

Guest service

Team coaching

Job description

Panera Bread Mansfield is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team and support the General Manager in daily operations. You will coach staff, ensure food safety, manage shifts, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding Panera's standards of quality and service.

This role offers opportunities for growth and a supportive environment with competitive wages and benefits.