Bakery Café Assistant GM: Lead Teams & Delight Guests

Panera LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team in Columbia, MO. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, delight guests, and drive business results while hiring, training, and developing staff.

You’ll be responsible for scheduling, performance management, and ensuring policy compliance in a fast-paced environment with a focus on warmth and teamwork.

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.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Background check required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the bakery-cafe team to achieve guest satisfaction and goals.
• Partner with the General Manager on staffing, scheduling, and people development.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding and training of team members to maintain standards.
• Ensure operational and quality standards, and exceptional guest service.

Skills

Restaurant management

People development

Staffing and scheduling

Customer service

Job description

Panera LLC is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team in Columbia, MO. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, delight guests, and drive business results while hiring, training, and developing staff.

You’ll be responsible for scheduling, performance management, and ensuring policy compliance in a fast-paced environment with a focus on warmth and teamwork.