Bakery Cafe Leader: Assistant General Manager

panerabread; Northvale (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Free meals

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an amazing team and a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe to sweet success. You’ll inspire and celebrate your staff, partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, delight guests daily, and own hiring, training, and development at your location.

Be an ambassador of Panera's Guiding Values and Behaviors while building a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Strong business acumen to drive results.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long hours.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop bakery-cafe team to deliver guest service.
• Plan staffing, scheduling, and succession planning.
• Hire, onboard, and train new team members.
• Monitor performance to meet goals and quality standards.
• Partner with General Manager to develop managers on processes and behaviors.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and uphold food/service quality.
• Follow procedures to implement company strategies.
• Maintain costs and inventory at the bakery-cafe.
• Promote Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors.

Skills

Restaurant management

ServSafe certification

Leadership

Staff training

Scheduling

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an amazing team and a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe to sweet success. You’ll inspire and celebrate your staff, partner with the General Manager to oversee operations, delight guests daily, and own hiring, training, and development at your location.

Be an ambassador of Panera's Guiding Values and Behaviors while building a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.