Bakery-Cafe Assistant GM: Lead, Grow & Delight Guests

Panera; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, -

Job summary

Panera currently seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead a friendly, neighborhood bakery-cafe and drive daily guest satisfaction. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, hire and train staff, manage costs, and grow the business with a focus on service quality and team engagement.

You will inspire the team, develop leaders, and ensure health, safety and brand standards are maintained in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience.
• 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.
• Background check required.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for up to 6 hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead an amazing team and a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe to sweet success; inspire and celebrate the team.
• Partner with the General Manager in overseeing operations and delight guests daily while growing the business.
• Take ownership on hiring, training and development at your location.
• Plan staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, and succession planning.
• Ensure team members follow policies and procedures and comply with regulations.
• Help build Panera's Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Job description

Panera currently seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead a friendly, neighborhood bakery-cafe and drive daily guest satisfaction. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, hire and train staff, manage costs, and grow the business with a focus on service quality and team engagement.

You will inspire the team, develop leaders, and ensure health, safety and brand standards are maintained in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours including nights and weekends.