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Assistant General Manager, Bakery Cafe & Panera Leadership

Onsite · New York, New York
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Lead a beloved neighborhood bakery cafe at scale, inspiring teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences every day. You will partner with the General Manager to drive operations, people development, and business growth in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes culture, guest delight, and sustainable performance.

What You'll Do6

  • 1Lead staffing planning, shift scheduling, and people development to ensure smooth bakery cafe operations
  • 2Coach and develop team members, onboarding and training, and drive performance to meet quality and service standards
  • 3Partner with the General Manager to build experts in key processes and uphold Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors
  • 4Ensure guest satisfaction through consistent food quality, service, and team engagement
  • 5Collaborate to control costs and inventory while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance
  • 6Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust within the team

Requirements10

  • 1Minimum age: 18 years
  • 21+ years of restaurant management experience preferred
  • 3ServSafe certification or ability to achieve
  • 4Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen
  • 5Proven availability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment
  • 6Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • 7Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 50 pounds
  • 8Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours
  • 9Clear communication in loud environments
  • 10Ambassador of guiding values and behaviors

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationNew York, New York

Required Skills

ServSafe certificationBusiness acumenStaff schedulingHiringTrainingCustomer serviceInventory management
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