Bakery Operations Leader - Team Growth & Guest Delight

panerabread; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career development

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Madison, WI is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an enthusiastic team at a beloved bakery-cafe. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, delight guests, and grow the business while owning hiring, training, and development at your location.

The role requires strong people leadership, a proactive mindset, and a track record in restaurant management. Flexible hours include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience required.
• Ability to hire, train and develop team members to meet goals.
• Strong business acumen and guest service focus required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling and development.
• Support hiring, onboarding and training of new team members.
• Motivate, coach and develop the team to achieve bakery-cafe goals.
• Ensure operations meet quality standards and guest service expectations.
• Collaborate with General Manager to build internal expertise and practices.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and cost-efficient workplace.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Staff scheduling

Guest service

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread in Madison, WI is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead an enthusiastic team at a beloved bakery-cafe. You will partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, delight guests, and grow the business while owning hiring, training, and development at your location.

The role requires strong people leadership, a proactive mindset, and a track record in restaurant management. Flexible hours include nights and weekends.