Bakery-Café Assistant General Manager — Leadership Role

panerabread; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition discounts

Career development

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and energize a bakery-cafe team. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, delight guests, and drive the business forward.

You’ll hire, train, and develop teammates while managing costs, inventory, and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will champion Panera's Guiding Values, grow leadership capabilities, and help create a culture of warmth, belonging, and trust.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead an amazing team and a bakery-cafe to achieve goals.
• Partner with the General Manager to oversee operations and guest service.
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, and career development of team members.
• Manage staffing, schedules, and performance to meet standards and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and local regulations.
• Help control costs and inventory while fostering a culture of warmth and growth.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

People development

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead and energize a bakery-cafe team. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, delight guests, and drive the business forward.

You’ll hire, train, and develop teammates while managing costs, inventory, and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will champion Panera's Guiding Values, grow leadership capabilities, and help create a culture of warmth, belonging, and trust.