Assistant Manager: Lead Team, Drive Growth & Service

Harri; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus potential

On-the-job training

Long hours

Insurance benefits

401K 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 GM, and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will coach staff, schedule shifts, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met while growing sales and profitability.

You’ll help create a warm, efficient environment, manage daily operations, and develop team members toward future leadership roles within Panera.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.
• Commitment to health and food safety.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop café staff and shift teams.
• Assist GM with staffing needs, scheduling, and turnover reduction.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences and adherence to Panera standards.
• Maintain food safety practices and operational excellence.
• Drive sales and profitability while controlling costs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Food safety

Flexible hours

Transportation availability

Job description

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-café team, support the GM, and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will coach staff, schedule shifts, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met while growing sales and profitability.

You’ll help create a warm, efficient environment, manage daily operations, and develop team members toward future leadership roles within Panera.