Restaurant Manager

Panera Bread is a renowned neighborhood bakery-cafe company committed to creating a fun and safe environment for both employees and guests. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality food and excellent service, Panera Bread has established itself as a popular destination for customers seeking a welcoming atmosphere and delicious bakery-cafe offerings. The company is well-known for its community involvement, including initiatives like Operation Doughnation, which ensures that unsold food is donated nightly to worthy causes rather than wasted. This reflects Panera Bread’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, fostering a culture that values giving back and supporting local communities.

As an Assistant Manager at Panera Bread, you play a critical role on the front lines, delivering the exceptional food, service, and experience that guests expect. This position involves managing day-to-day bakery cafe operations efficiently and profitably while upholding the company’s core values and standards. You will lead by example, developing your team with enthusiasm, managing staff performance, and nurturing the warm, authentic culture that defines Panera Bread. The role demands a blend of strategic planning, shift pattern organization, and hands-on management to ensure smooth operations throughout each shift.

Assistant Managers are responsible for driving business success through careful analysis and planning of sales and profitability. Coaching and leading the team to perform at their best, recruiting and training staff, and maintaining high standards in quality control, hygiene, and safety are key to the role. Interaction with guests is also a priority, including greeting customers and conducting table visits to guarantee satisfaction and a memorable experience.

This role is ideal for career-minded and goal-oriented individuals passionate about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Experience of at least two years in fast casual, full-service, or hospitality sectors is preferred, along with proven leadership skills to hire, motivate, and retain staff. Candidates should be ready to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and possess a stable work history. Panera Bread values diversity and inclusion, proudly being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join Panera Bread to be a part of a company that not only grows rapidly but also cares deeply about its people, community, and environment.