Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager At Panera BreadPremium pay for seasoned restaurant manager candidates! Ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, rewarding environment? If you're passionate about leading a team, creating positive customer experiences, and growing your skills, we want YOU to be our next Manager! As a franchise with a corporate structure, we provide a clear path for success, where every process and decision is backed by purpose and reason. We're looking for a dynamic, hands-on leader to help us manage operations, support our crew, and ensure we deliver the best experience for our guests.What You'll Do:Lead from the Front: As an Assistant Manager, you'll be hands-on with the team, ensuring smooth daily operations while jumping in and helping wherever needed (production, prep, dining, baking, and customer service).Manage Operations: Oversee the production line, maintain quality standards, and ensure the team is operating at peak performance.Support & Develop Your Team: Lead by example, provide structured training, mentorship, and feedback to help your younger crew members grow and succeed.Maintain a Positive Culture: You'll create a high-energy, clean, and positive atmosphere—whether you're coaching your team or serving guests, the goal is always to inspire excellence.Follow Structured Procedures: We're a franchise with a strong corporate backbone, meaning everything we do is backed by a proven system that's designed for success.Why You'll Love Working Here:Performance-Based Growth: We believe in rewarding hard work with performance-based raises and promotions—your success is in your hands!No Late Nights: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with shifts from 5 AM to 11 PM and a standard 45-hour work week.Clean Eating & Environment: You'll work in a company that prioritizes fresh, healthy food and a positive, supportive work environment. (Managers get an up to $20 meal at the cafe per shift, this is company paid)Room to Grow: We provide clear pathways for career growth. Whether you're aiming for a higher leadership role or want to expand your expertise, we're dedicated to your development.Structured Training: We offer thorough, hands-on training to set you up for success, and our corporate systems ensure you'll always have the support you need.Great Work-Life Balance: With our set shift times, you'll have your evenings free to enjoy your personal life.Bonus and benefits: Bonus potential (after training, bonus is paid out once every 2 months), medical, dental, vision, & life insurance benefits, 401K with company matching (after a year of service), paid vacation (after 6 months of service), and company provided work shirts.What We're Looking For:Leadership Experience: You have previous management or supervisory experience, ideally in a fast-paced, production-based environment.Hands-On Approach: You're excited to roll up your sleeves and work alongside your team, ensuring quality and efficiency at every step.Team Development: You're skilled in coaching and mentoring younger crew members, helping them grow into top-performing team players.Open Availability: You're flexible and can work across various shifts within our operating hours of 5 AM-11 PM.Reliable: You have a driver's license, your own vehicle, and dependable transportation to get to work.Positive Attitude & Strong Communication Skills: You excel in leading by example, motivating your team, and delivering exceptional results.Must Be At Least 18 years Of AgeIf you're looking for a structured, supportive, and growth-oriented environment where you can make a real impact, apply today and join us as an Assistant Manager at Panera Bread. Apply Now and Lead with Purpose!