Assistant Manager: Lead Teams & Path to General Manager

Panera Bread Graham DT; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus potential

Paid training

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid vacation

Sick pay

Free meal during shift

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Panera Bread in Stow, OH is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-café team, support the GM, and drive guest satisfaction. You will coach, develop, and supervise staff, manage shifts, and ensure food safety and brand standards.

You will help foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust while optimizing operations, customer service, and profitability. This role offers quick career growth and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• 1-2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build the culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences and high-quality service.
• Lead, manage, and develop café staff; assist GM with staffing and scheduling.
• Coach managers and associates and recognize team achievements.
• Maintain Panera’s standards of excellence and safe operations.
• Grow sales and manage labor to drive profitability.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Flexible hours

Food safety knowledge

Reliable transportation

Job description

Panera Bread in Stow, OH is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-café team, support the GM, and drive guest satisfaction. You will coach, develop, and supervise staff, manage shifts, and ensure food safety and brand standards.

You will help foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust while optimizing operations, customer service, and profitability. This role offers quick career growth and on-the-job training.