Assistant General Manager, Team Manager, Assistant Manager

Panera Bread
Hiring: Assistant General Manager/Team Manager/Assistant Manager
Team Manager/Assistant Manager Pay: $18.00 - $22.50/hr.
Assistant General Manager Pay: $21.00 - $25.50/hr.
Location: Madison, WI

As an Assistant General Manager at Panera, you help lead an amazing team and a popular neighborhood bakery-cafe to success. You support your General Manager (GM) in managing overall operations, improving the customer experience, and increasing the bottom line, while also owning the people responsibilities for your location, including coaching, developing, and leading. You make the Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust of Panera a reality with your team.

As a Team Manager at Panera, you are key to the success of your bakery-cafe. You handle a wide range of responsibilities, all to ensure that both customers and team members have a great experience. Our Team Managers ensure that every shift is a great one—by developing our people, managing team performance, and building the warm, inclusive, authentic Panera team culture.

Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for quarterly bonus
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available

Lead, manage, and develop your team.

• Assist your GM in leading and supervising all cafe staff.
• Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning.
• Hire and train new team members, and keep your team motivated, energized, and engaged.
• Manage team performance to ensure your cafe’s goals and quality standards are met, while ensuring extraordinary customer service.
• Build subject matter experts within your cafe by coaching your managers and associates on certain responsibilities and then delegating those responsiblities to them.
• Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements.

This opportunity is for you if:

• You enjoy people and have great communication skills.
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.
• You want to lead a fun, energized team that works hard and laughs often.
• You can keep cool under pressure and deal with multiple types of people in a calm and neutral manner.
• You can work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• You’re committed to, and experienced with, health and food safety.
• You’re interested in working toward a General Manager position and/or you want to learn, grow, and expand your career.
• You want to have a positive impact on your customers and community.
• You meet these requirements:
• Proven ability to direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to drive positive results
• Proven ability to run great shifts
• Demonstrated understanding of the business
• ServSafe certification
• At least 18 years of age

Growth Opportunities at Panera:

• A Path to Success: Our Assistant General Managers can continue their career growth by pursuing our Operating Partner Program. While you’re helping your team reach their goals, we’ll help you meet yours.
• Skills and Training: At Panera, you’ll build skills you can use anywhere. Our training can help you succeed in your career—and your life.
• Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year—so you’ll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us

Around here, we work fast and smart while we spread some good, keep it real, and reach for more—together. Does that sound like your kind of team? Join us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.50 per hour

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person