Assistant General Manager

Panera Bread•Tifton, GA

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About The Position

The Assistant General Manager leads a bakery-cafe team and partners with the General Manager to oversee operations, provide excellent guest service, and grow the business. The role includes ownership of hiring, training, and team development, while helping maintain operational standards, costs, and inventory. The Assistant General Manager also promotes Panera’s culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust, and serves as an ambassador of its Guiding Values and Behaviors. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends. A job offer is conditional upon the results of a background check. The position is located in Tifton, Georgia, at Hwy 82.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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.
Must be available for 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

One or more years of restaurant management experience preferred.
ServSafe certification, or the ability to achieve certification.

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 of new team members, and motivate, engage, inspire, and celebrate the team.
Assist in managing team performance to meet bakery-cafe goals, operational and quality standards, and guest service expectations.
Partner with the General Manager to develop managers on people processes and Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors.
Work with the team to delight guests through food quality, service, and team performance.
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 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 bakery-cafe costs and inventory.
Promote Panera’s culture and Guiding Values and Behaviors, including teamwork, initiative, learning, and celebrating success.