Assistant General Manager

Panera Bread • Lewisburg, PA

21d • $22 - $26

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager helps lead a Panera bakery-cafe and its team, partnering with the General Manager to oversee operations, delight guests, and grow the business. The role takes ownership of hiring, training, and team development while supporting the cafe’s goals, standards, and company culture. It requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to run effective shifts while directing, motivating, coaching, and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Ability to communicate clearly and quickly understand directions from guests and associates in a loud environment.
• Any job offer is conditional upon the results of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with key decisions and problem solving.
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training, and motivate, engage, inspire, and celebrate the team.
• Help manage team performance to meet bakery-cafe goals, operational and quality standards, and guest-service expectations.
• Develop managers and subject matter experts in people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors.
• Work with the team to deliver high-quality food and service and delight guests.
• Build relationships that encourage long-term guest loyalty.
• Follow operational procedures and execute company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace that meets health, food, safety, and company culture standards.
• Assist the General Manager with managing overall costs and inventory.
• Promote a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and eligibility for quarterly bonuses
• Free on-shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks and rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed