People-First Assistant Manager (Bakery-Café Growth)

4820 Panera Bread Elyria DT; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus potential

On-the-job training

Long hours

Benefits package

401K matching

Paid vacation

Sick pay

Free meal

Career growth

Job summary

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager in Elyria, OH to lead a bakery-cafe team under the General Manager. You will coach staff, schedule shifts, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding Panera’s standards for quality and service.

You will help develop your team, manage daily operations, and grow sales and profitability in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Applicants must be 18+, pass background checks, and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of restaurant or retail supervisory experience.
• Able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.
• Lead, manage, and develop your team; assist GM in staffing, scheduling and coaching.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences and maintain Panera standards of quality and safety.
• Grow sales and manage costs to support bakery-café profitability.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team development

Customer service

Job description

Panera is seeking an Assistant Manager in Elyria, OH to lead a bakery-cafe team under the General Manager. You will coach staff, schedule shifts, and drive guest satisfaction while upholding Panera’s standards for quality and service.

You will help develop your team, manage daily operations, and grow sales and profitability in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Applicants must be 18+, pass background checks, and have reliable transportation.