Assistant Manager — Leadership Path to General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus potential

Paid training

Healthcare benefits

401K with Company Matching

Paid vacation after 6 months

Free meal each shift

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager to help lead a bakery-café and support the General Manager in daily operations. You will focus on coaching, developing, and leading the team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and safety standards.

You will build a culture of warmth, belonging, and trust, manage staffing and scheduling, and contribute to growth opportunities within Panera’s network. Open availability, reliability, and a passion for hospitality are essential.

Qualifications

• You enjoy people and have great communication skills.
• You thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Open availability for flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Able to pass a background check.
• 1–2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Panera’s culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
• Lead, manage, and develop café staff; hire and train new team members.
• Plan staffing, shift scheduling, and people development; support GM in operations.
• Ensure food safety standards and high-quality guest experiences.
• Drive sales and profitability while maintaining excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Guest service

Job description

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager to help lead a bakery-café and support the General Manager in daily operations. You will focus on coaching, developing, and leading the team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and safety standards.

You will build a culture of warmth, belonging, and trust, manage staffing and scheduling, and contribute to growth opportunities within Panera’s network. Open availability, reliability, and a passion for hospitality are essential.