Assistant Manager

Panera Bread is a renowned upscale cafe chain known for its freshly baked artisan breads, pastries, and made-to-order soups, salads, and sandwiches. With a focus on quality and a commitment to creating a warm and friendly atmosphere, Panera offers a grease and alcohol-free environment that promotes a positive experience for both customers and team members. The brand emphasizes a unique combination of classic bakery items and specialty espresso beverages, appealing to customers seeking both comfort and quality in their dining experience. The cafes have a standing reputation for high standards in food quality, cleanliness, and customer service, fostering a community-focused and welcoming space for all visitors.

The role of Assistant Manager at Panera Bread is integral to upholding the company’s values and operational excellence. This position entails providing strong leadership to the cafe team by supporting the General Manager in overseeing daily operations. Responsibilities include maintaining exceptional cleanliness and sanitation standards, ensuring consistent product quality, managing financial contributions, and facilitating the growth and development of Shift Supervisors and hourly team members. The Assistant Manager plays a critical role in creating a vibrant, efficient, and customer-focused environment that embodies the Panera brand. This is reflected in the passion and energy brought to every task, with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and cafe operational success.

As an Assistant Manager, you will operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where adaptability and proactive problem-solving are essential. The position requires frequent physical activity, including standing for up to 10 hours, as well as reaching, bending, squatting, and safely lifting up to 50 pounds. Panera Bread values its employees and offers competitive pay, meal discounts, a daily pay program (excluding California), paid time off, comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, career growth opportunities, and flexible scheduling, making it an attractive employer for those seeking both stability and advancement in the food service industry. With no fryers and no late-night operations, Panera ensures a safe and healthy workplace, enhancing employee well-being and job satisfaction. This role is perfect for individuals committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences while fostering a collaborative team environment.