Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager Lead with Purpose At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams and creating a welcoming, inclusive culture. As an Assistant General Manager you will inspire your team, partner with the General Manager, and help grow the business while ensuring high standards of service and operational excellence. What’s In It for You? Competitive pay and eligibility for quarterly bonuses Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match available Career advancement and leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks and rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more Responsibilities Support the General Manager by making key decisions and solving problems. Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning. Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members while motivating the entire team. Assist with managing team performance to ensure goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met. Partner with the General Manager to develop subject‑matter experts for people’s processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors. Ensure guests are delighted by the quality of our food, service, and our team. Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term, loyal guests as part of the bakery‑cafe’s management team. Follow operational procedures to execute all company strategies and initiatives. Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain a healthy and safe workplace that meets Panera’s health, food, safety, and culture standards. Assist the General Manager in maintaining overall costs and inventory. Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Qualifications Minimum age: 18 years. 1+ year of restaurant management experience preferred. ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve). Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen. Proven availability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast‑paced environment. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours. Must clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, working as a team, having fun, and celebrating success. Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Veterans Additional Compensation Information Pay: $22.50 – $26 an hour. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Location 600721 Skokie, IL – Skokie Blvd. Employment Conditions Any job offer is conditional upon the results of a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC