Bakery Café Assistant GM – Lead & Grow Your Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals and beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Bloomington, IN seeks an Assistant General Manager Lead to inspire a bakery-cafe team, partner with the General Manager, and drive guest satisfaction every day. You will hire, train, and develop team members while managing costs and inventory in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to building a culture of warmth and growth, ensuring quality service and adherence to Panera’s values. This role offers career advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 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.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Support your 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 and celebrating the team.
• Assist with managing team performance to meet bakery-cafe goals, standards, and guest service expectations.
• Partner with the General Manager to develop managers on processes and Panera values.
• Work as a team to ensure guest satisfaction with food, service, and team.
• Follow procedures to execute company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace per Panera standards.
• Assist in managing costs and inventory.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Staff development

Hiring & training

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera LLC in Bloomington, IN seeks an Assistant General Manager Lead to inspire a bakery-cafe team, partner with the General Manager, and drive guest satisfaction every day. You will hire, train, and develop team members while managing costs and inventory in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to building a culture of warmth and growth, ensuring quality service and adherence to Panera’s values. This role offers career advancement and comprehensive benefits.