Bakery Café Assistant General Manager — Lead & Grow

Panera LLC; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid time off & holidays

Health insurance & 401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC in Anderson, IN is seeking an Assistant General Manager Lead to inspire and guide a bakery-cafe team. You’ll support hiring, training, and development, while driving guest satisfaction and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be responsible for staffing, coaching, and coordinating with the General Manager to achieve in-store goals, maintain food safety, and manage costs—while upholding Panera’s guiding values and customer-first culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Experience overseeing daily restaurant operations and guest service.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with staffing, scheduling, and training.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Monitor quality standards, safety, and inventory; manage costs.
• Partner with GM to build subject matter experts and uphold Panera’s values.
• Ensure compliance with policies and local regulations and foster a positive culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Operations oversight

Customer service

Problem solving

Tools

POS systems

Food safety

Job description

Panera LLC in Anderson, IN is seeking an Assistant General Manager Lead to inspire and guide a bakery-cafe team. You’ll support hiring, training, and development, while driving guest satisfaction and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be responsible for staffing, coaching, and coordinating with the General Manager to achieve in-store goals, maintain food safety, and manage costs—while upholding Panera’s guiding values and customer-first culture.