Assistant General Manager

Panera Bread® • Naperville, IL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) directly supports the General Manager in leading operations in the bakery-cafe, delighting guests every day, and growing the business – while taking ownership for the hiring, training, and development of the rest of the team. Through focused development, this role serves as a launchpad to becoming our next General Manager.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Full work availability – days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Exposure to financial accountability
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Satisfaction of a pre-employment background check
• Authorization to work in the United States through E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Support your General Manager by making key decisions and problem solving.
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning.
• Support the hiring, on-boarding, and training of new team members while motivating energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team.
• Assist with managing team performance to ensure the bakery-cafe’s goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met.
• Partner with the General Manager to create subject matter experts within your bakery-cafe by developing managers in the people processes.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests as part of the bakery-cafe’s management team.
• Follow operational procedures designed to ensure your bakery-cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace for your team that meets Panera’s health, food, safety, and company culture standards.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Benefits

• Manager Bonuses - Earn bonuses for achieving key metrics each period
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Critical Illness
• 401k with company match
• HSA with company contribution
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time - Earn an hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked!
• Employee Emergency Fund

What This Job Offers

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