Bakery-Cafe Assistant General Manager — Lead & Grow

Panera Bread; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Unlimited drinks

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Tuition discounts

Team assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an amazing bakery-cafe team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, hire and train staff, and drive our business forward with warmth and a focus on Panera’s guiding values.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling, cost control, and maintaining food safety standards while fostering growth, development, and a welcoming culture for both

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
• Proven availability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager by making key decisions and problem solving.
• Plan staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, and succession planning.
• Assist with hiring, on-boarding, and training of new team members while motivating energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team.
• Assist with managing team performance to ensure the bakery-cafe's goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met.
• Partner with the General Manager to create subject matter experts within your bakery-cafe by developing managers on people’s processes and Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors.
• Work as a team to ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and our team.
• Follow operational procedures designed to ensure your bakery-cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace for your team that meets Panera's health, food, safety, and company culture standards.
• Assist your General Manager in maintaining the bakery-cafe's overall costs and inventory.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff development

Leadership

Food safety

Job description

Panera Bread in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an amazing bakery-cafe team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, hire and train staff, and drive our business forward with warmth and a focus on Panera’s guiding values.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling, cost control, and maintaining food safety standards while fostering growth, development, and a welcoming culture for both