People-Driven Assistant Manager — Lead Teams & Grow

Panera Bread Company; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; 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 Company is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team, support the General Manager, and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will manage operations, coach staff, and ensure food safety and quality across shifts.

You will guide hiring, scheduling, and development, with growth opportunities toward higher leadership roles within Panera. This role emphasizes warmth, belonging, growth, and trust in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cafe operations and supervise team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Train, coach, and develop staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Monitor food safety, quality, and cleanliness to maintain Panera standards.

Job description

Panera Bread Company is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a bakery-cafe team, support the General Manager, and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will manage operations, coach staff, and ensure food safety and quality across shifts.

You will guide hiring, scheduling, and development, with growth opportunities toward higher leadership roles within Panera. This role emphasizes warmth, belonging, growth, and trust in a fast-paced hospitality setting.