Assistant General Manager - Easley, SC

Panera Bread•Easley, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Panera is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help lead a bakery-cafe and its team. The role supports the General Manager in overseeing operations, making decisions, solving problems, delighting guests, and growing the business. The Assistant General Manager takes ownership of hiring, training, and developing team members and contributes to a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. The position requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. A job offer is conditional on the results of a background check. Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; standing and walking for up to six hours; and communicating clearly and understanding directions in a loud environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen.
Proven availability to run effective shifts while directing, motivating, coaching, and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
Availability for flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
ServSafe certification or the ability to achieve it.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for up to six hours.
Ability to communicate clearly and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
Successful completion of a background check as a condition of a job offer.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of restaurant management experience is preferred.

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 while motivating, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating team members.
Assist in managing team performance to meet bakery-cafe goals, operational and quality standards, and guest service expectations.
Develop managers in people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors in partnership with the General Manager.
Work with the team to ensure guests are delighted by food quality, service, and the team.
Build relationships that encourage long-term guest loyalty.
Follow operational procedures and help execute company strategies and initiatives.
Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain a healthy and safe workplace that meets health, food, safety, and company culture standards.
Assist the General Manager in managing the bakery-cafe’s costs and inventory.
Model Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors by taking initiative, working as a team, learning and growing together, and celebrating success.