Bakery Café Assistant GM: Lead Team, Delight Guests

Panera Bread; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Team member assistance

Job summary

Panera Bread in Belvidere, IL seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team and partner with the General Manager on daily operations. You will hire, train, and develop staff while ensuring exceptional guest service and adherence to company standards.

You’ll manage staffing, scheduling, costs, and inventory, while driving growth and maintaining a welcoming, productive workplace. Strong leadership and a ServSafe credential are preferred for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
• Experience leading a restaurant team and managing operations.
• Ability to hire, onboard, train, and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager by making key decisions and solving problems.
• Plan and manage staffing needs and shift scheduling.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members and motivate the team.
• Manage 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.

Skills

People leadership

Staff scheduling

Hiring & training

Guest service focus

Operational excellence

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread in Belvidere, IL seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team and partner with the General Manager on daily operations. You will hire, train, and develop staff while ensuring exceptional guest service and adherence to company standards.

You’ll manage staffing, scheduling, costs, and inventory, while driving growth and maintaining a welcoming, productive workplace. Strong leadership and a ServSafe credential are preferred for success in this fast-paced environment.