Assistant Manager

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$23.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Our Panera Bread cafés are upscale, friendly cafés featuring baked breads and pastries. We serve made‑to‑order soups, salads, and sandwiches as well as specialty espresso beverages. We pride ourselves on no fryers and no late nights, creating a grease‑free and alcohol‑free environment for our associates. As a manager, you will help run the café and oversee day‑to‑day operations.

• Take responsibility for overall business performance, including ordering, scheduling, labor management, marketing, facilities management, bakery operations, and catering.
• Analyze and plan restaurant sales levels and profitability.
• Create and execute plans for sustained profitability.
• Act as the primary conduit of information between associates and the management team.
• Retain and develop team members and managers.
• Manage a budget and control costs.
• Coordinate the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts.
• Welcome customers, perform table visits to ensure satisfaction, and inspire associates to be authentic while generating high productivity.
• Coach and mentor associates through One‑On‑One’s, performance documentation, and reviews.
• Anticipate problems and take action to prevent them.
• Serve as the primary resource for resolving associate questions.
• Serve as the primary specialist within the bakery‑café, ensuring proper training and competency in all aspects of food service and customer support.
• Recruit and train staff to meet staffing par levels.
• Ensure objectives are achieved while operating within company guidelines, cultural values, and ethical practices.
• Exhibit a professional image and promote Flynn Panera values.

• At least 2–3 years of hospitality management experience.
• Degree or equivalent in hospitality or hotel/restaurant management preferred.
• Food management certifications are a plus.
• Demonstrated “Run it Like You Own It” mentality.

• Competitive wages and tips.
• Profit sharing (varies by market).
• Meal discounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the month after you start.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules; short/long‑term disability; life; hospital indemnity; critical illness; AD&D; legal; paid sick leave.

• Must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length.
• Must safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

The associate is responsible for performing the crucial responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The associate should notify Flynn Panera of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation. This job description may not list all duties for this position, and the associate in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs.

Flynn Panera reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Panera may terminate employment at any time.

Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!