Assistant General Manager
Company: Panera Bread
Location: Papillion
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are
celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great
perks , a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real
impact—every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you
will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera,
the best thing of bread is sharing it! What’s In It for You?
Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses Free on-shift
meals & unlimited fountain beverages Paid vacation, sick time, and
holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance &
401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership
development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for
team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As
an Assistant General Manager, you’ll lead an amazing team and a
beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe to sweet success! You’ll inspire
and celebrate your team, partner with your General Manager in
overseeing operations, delight guests every day, and grow the
business- while taking ownership on hiring, training, and
development at your location. As Assistant General Manager Panera,
Your Role Includes: Support your General Manager by making key
decisions and problem solving. Plan and manage staffing needs,
shift scheduling, people development, career development, and
succession planning. Support the hiring, on-boarding, and training
of new team members while motivating energizing, engaging,
inspiring, and celebrating the entire team. Assist with managing
team performance to ensure the bakery-cafe’s goals, operational and
quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are
met. Partner with the General Manager to create subject matter
experts within your bakery-cafe by developing managers on people’s
processes and Panera’s Guiding Values & Behaviors. Work as a team
to ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food,
service, and our team. Build engaging relationships that lead to
long-term, loyal guests as part of the bakery-cafe’s management
team. Follow operational procedures designed to ensure your
bakery-cafe successfully executes all company strategies and
initiatives. Ensure team members follow company policies and
procedures and comply with all federal, state and local
regulations. Maintain a healthy and safe workplace for your team
that meets Panera’s health, food, safety, and company culture
standards. Assist your General Manager in maintaining the
bakery-cafe’s overall costs and inventory. Help build our Culture
of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for
You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. 1 years of restaurant
management experience preferred. ServSafe certification (or ability
to achieve). Proven ability to drive positive results through
strong business acumen required . Proven availability to run great
shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others
in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexible hours
including nights and weekends in a faced-paced environment with
shifting priorities. Any job offer for this position is conditional
upon the results of a background check. While performing this job,
the Assistant General Manager role is regularly required to:
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 50 pounds. Capability
to stand and walk for up to 6 hours. Must be able to clearly
communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’
directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding
Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing
together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and
winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing
the best in others! __ Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Vetera
ns Additional Description :
Keywords: Panera Bread, Council Bluffs , Assistant General Manager, Hospitality & Tourism , Papillion, Iowa
