Assistant General Manager - Panera Bread
Overview
Lead a bakery-cafe team at Panera Bread, owning shift operations, guest satisfaction, and team development in a high-volume environment. You will direct 3-5 team members per shift, ensure food safety standards, and drive sales and order accuracy. As part of the leadership team, you coach and inspire staff to exceed goals while building a culture of warmth and belonging. This role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and clear paths for advancement.
What You'll Do6
- 1Delight every guest by ensuring quality food, service, and staff on your shift.
- 2Build engaging relationships that turn first-time visitors into loyal regulars.
- 3Lead, coach, and motivate team members to exceed goals in sales, speed, and order accuracy.
- 4Partner with managers to interview and select new team members.
- 5Train the team on food safety standards and maintain them throughout the shift.
- 6Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust among your team.
Requirements9
- 11+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
- 218 years of age or older.
- 3Proven ability to lead shifts and direct, motivate, coach, and develop others.
- 4ServSafe certification or ability to achieve it.
- 5Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
- 6Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds.
- 7Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
- 8Clear communication in a loud environment.
- 9Pass a background check as a condition of employment.
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