Assistant Manager

Base Pay Range

$23.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Our Panera Bread cafes are upscale, friendly cafes that feature baked breads and pastries. We serve made‑to‑order soups, salads and sandwiches as well as specialty espresso beverages. With no fryers and no late nights, managers at our growing cafes supervise up to 75 staff members to ensure a top‑quality service experience for our guests. As a manager, this means no late nights, but we do hope you’re a morning person.

• Taking responsibility for the overall business performance of the restaurant, including ordering, scheduling, labor management, marketing, facilities management, bakery operations, and catering.
• Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability.
• Creating and executing plans for sustained profitability.
• Primary conduit of information between the associate and the management team.
• Retaining and developing the team members and managers.
• Manages a budget and controls costs.
• Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts.
• Greeting customers and doing 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.
• Anticipates problems and takes action to prevent them.
• Serve as the primary resource for resolving associate questions.
• Serves 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.
• Recruiting and training staff to meet staffing par levels.
• Ensures objectives are achieved while operating within all company guidelines, cultural values, and following ethical business practices.
• Exhibits a professional image and promotes and embodies our values and beliefs as outlined on the Premier Card.

• At least 2–3 years Hospitality Management experience.
• A degree or equivalent experience in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management is preferred.
• Food Management Certifications also a plus.
• Must have the “Run it Like you Own It Mentality.”

• Competitive wages.
• Profit sharing (varies by Market).
• Meal discounts.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance available the month after you start.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Development opportunities.
• Competitive wages plus tips, flexible work schedules, meal discounts, medical/dental/vision, HSA, 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 have the ability to 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management

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!