Restaurant Manager

Panera Bread is a renowned neighborhood bakery-cafe chain committed to creating a fun and safe environment for its employees and guests. Known for its fresh, high-quality food offerings and warm customer service, Panera Bread operates with a focus on community engagement and sustainable practices such as its Operation Doughnation program, which donates unsold food to local causes. The company fosters a supportive workplace culture where employees can be themselves, develop their skills, and contribute to the success of the brand. Panera Bread believes in career growth, providing opportunities for advancement alongside competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K with company contributions, paid personal time off, meal benefits, and bonuses. At Panera, employees are part of a team that values operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and community involvement.

The role of an Assistant Manager at Panera Bread is pivotal to the operation and success of the bakery-cafe. Assistant Managers are front-line leaders responsible for delivering the high standard of food, service, and guest experience Panera is known for. They ensure that each bakery-cafe operates efficiently and profitably while upholding the company’s reputation and ethos. This position involves strategic planning, organizing shift patterns, and managing daily operational activities. The Assistant Manager leads by example, inspiring enthusiasm and commitment in the team through people development, performance management, and fostering a warm and authentic team culture. Key responsibilities include analyzing business performance metrics, coaching and leading staff during shifts, recruiting and training team members, and ensuring compliance with quality, hygiene, and health and safety standards. Exceptional customer service skills are essential, including guest greeting and conducting table visits to ensure high customer satisfaction levels. This role suits career-minded and goal-oriented individuals passionate about success in the fast-casual dining or hospitality industry. Candidates ideally have at least two years of relevant experience, a proven ability to lead and retain staff, and a track record of managing front and back of house operations. Panera Bread values individuals who can contribute to a fast-paced, guest-driven environment and maintain a stable work history. As part of the Covelli Family Ltd. franchise, Panera Bread is expanding, offering exciting advancement opportunities to motivated professionals dedicated to operational excellence and a superior guest experience.