Emerging General Manager - Lead a Bakery Café Team

Panera Bread; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401

Career advancement & leadership dev.

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Manager in Training to lead an amazing team at our bakery-cafe. You’ll partner with the General Manager on hiring, training, and development while delivering great guest service and top results.

As Assistant General Manager, you’ll plan staffing, schedule shifts, coach team members, manage costs, and uphold Panera’s guiding values. This role requires 1+ year restaurant management, ServSafe certification, and a passion for growth in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years
• 1+ years 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 in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager with staffing decisions and problem solving
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members while motivating, energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team
• Assist in managing team performance to meet bakery-cafe goals, quality standards and guest service expectations
• Partner with the General Manager to develop managers on processes and Panera's guiding values & behaviors
• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food and service
• Build relationships to foster long-term guest loyalty as part of the management team
• Follow procedures to execute company strategies and initiatives
• Maintain a healthy, safe workplace and ensure compliance with regulations
• Assist in managing costs and inventory and support culture of warmth and growth

Skills

Staff management

Staff scheduling

Hiring & onboarding

Guest service excellence

Leadership development

Job description

Panera Bread in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Manager in Training to lead an amazing team at our bakery-cafe. You’ll partner with the General Manager on hiring, training, and development while delivering great guest service and top results.

As Assistant General Manager, you’ll plan staffing, schedule shifts, coach team members, manage costs, and uphold Panera’s guiding values. This role requires 1+ year restaurant management, ServSafe certification, and a passion for growth in a fast-paced