Assistant Manager

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Flynn Group entered the Panera system in 2015 with the acquisition of 47 cafes. Since then, we have more than tripled in size to become the 2nd largest Panera franchisee in the world and continue to grow by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators.

Flynn Panera is a franchisee of Panera Bread. The company operates on a decentralized business model; each geographic area is led by a Market Leader. Reporting to the ML are Area Directors who oversee multiple units and are responsible for the overall performance of the cafés in their areas. Reporting to the Area Directors are General Managers, who are the chief café managers responsible for the overall running of their cafés.

Assistant Managers help with day‑to‑day management responsibilities for the departments and support the General Managers. Team Managers complete the leadership hierarchy.

We strive to hire only the best, starting with our leadership. Our leaders at Flynn Panera have over 190+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, and 60+ years with Flynn Group. Flynn Group was founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn and now operates a diversified portfolio of iconic, world‑class brands across multiple segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Planet Fitness.

Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands, focused on our core values:
Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.

Our Panera Bread cafés are upscale, friendly spaces featuring baked breads and pastries. We serve made‑to‑order soups, salads, sandwiches, and specialty espresso beverages.

We are known for artisan breads, quality soups, salads and sandwiches, resulting in a grease‑ and alcohol‑free environment. As a manager, this means no late nights, so we hope you’re a morning person.

Managers at our growing cafés supervise up to 75 staff members to ensure a top‑quality service experience for our guests.

• Provide outstanding leadership to your team.
• Be passionate about the industry, inspiring others, coaching, counseling, creating a profitable environment, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain high standards of restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality and safety, and facility management. Warmth is our business; we seek like‑minded individuals ready to surround themselves with fresh food and great people.
• Be an experienced restaurant professional with a steady, stable employment track record, attention to detail, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Restaurant management combines strategic planning, shift organization, and day‑to‑day management activities. It is fast‑paced, highly demanding, and very rewarding.

• 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.
• Greet customers and perform table visits to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Inspire associates to have fun and be their authentic selves while generating high productivity.
• Coach and mentor associates through one‑on‑ones, performance documentation, and performance reviews.
• Anticipate problems and take action to prevent them.
• Serve as the primary resource for resolving associate questions.
• Act as a primary specialist within the bakery‑cafe, ensuring associates are properly trained and fully competent 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 business practices.
• Exhibit a professional image…