Bakery-Cafe Operations Leader

panerabread; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team, inspire staff, and partner with the General Manager on operations. You will recruit, train, and develop team members while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strong business results.

The role requires a minimum 1+ year restaurant management background, ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, and flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen required.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead an amazing team and bakery-cafe to success, partnering with the GM.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and people development.
• Hire, on-board, train and motivate team members.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and maintain service quality.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff development

Customer service

Job description

Panera is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team, inspire staff, and partner with the General Manager on operations. You will recruit, train, and develop team members while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strong business results.

The role requires a minimum 1+ year restaurant management background, ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, and flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.