Bakery-Cafe Assistant General Manager & Team Leader

Panera-Bread; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Bloomington, IN is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an amazing team at a beloved bakery-cafe. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, delight guests, and drive business growth while hiring, training, and developing your location’s talent.

Key responsibilities include staffing, coaching, maintaining food quality, and executing Panera's guiding values.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant management experience.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong business acumen to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to hire, train and develop team members.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager by making key decisions and problem solving.
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, 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 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.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests as part of the bakery-cafe's management 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

Leadership

Staff development

Customer service

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread in Bloomington, IN is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an amazing team at a beloved bakery-cafe. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, delight guests, and drive business growth while hiring, training, and developing your location’s talent.

Key responsibilities include staffing, coaching, maintaining food quality, and executing Panera's guiding values.