Growth-Focused Café Assistant Manager

4961 Panera Bread Phosphate DT; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus potential

8 weeks paid on the job training

45-50 hour work week

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Ins.

401K with Company Matching

Paid Vacation after 6 Months

Sick Pay

Free Meal each shift

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Panera Bread in South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Manager to help lead a bakery-café to success. You will support the General Manager in daily operations, coach and develop the team, and ensure outstanding guest experiences while upholding Panera’s standards of quality and safety.

This role involves planning staffing, managing shifts, and driving sales growth with a focus on customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.
• You’re at least 18 years of age.
• Able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Committed to health and food safety.
• Reliable transportation (valid license and insurance a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your café team and coach staff.
• Support the GM in managing operations and guest experiences.
• Plan staffing, shift scheduling and staffing needs.
• Hire, train and motivate new team members.
• Ensure food safety and high quality service.
• Drive sales and profitability while maintaining standards.
• Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Customer service

Team leadership

Job description

Panera Bread in South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Manager to help lead a bakery-café to success. You will support the General Manager in daily operations, coach and develop the team, and ensure outstanding guest experiences while upholding Panera’s standards of quality and safety.

This role involves planning staffing, managing shifts, and driving sales growth with a focus on customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.