Assistant Manager, Panera Bread

Job overview

The Assistant Manager role is onsite in Kernersville, NC, and pays $40,000–$44,000 per year. The manager supports daily operations at the Panera Bread location, with operating hours from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and a standard 45-hour work week. The role leads by example across production, preparation, dining, baking, and customer service while maintaining quality and operational standards. It develops crew members through training and feedback and helps create a clean, positive environment for guests and employees.

What you'll do

• Support daily restaurant operations and assist wherever needed across production, prep, dining, baking, and customer service
• oversee production and quality standards
• train, mentor, and provide feedback to team members
• maintain a positive and clean atmosphere
• follow established procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant manager

panera bread

restaurant operations

team leadership

production

customer service

training and mentorship

kernersville nc

$40k–$44k/year

45-hour work week

shifts 5 a.m.–11 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance-based raises and promotions
• meal up to $20 per shift
• bonus potential
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match after one year
• paid vacation after six months
• work shirts
• hands-on training and career growth.

Why this role

Requires prior management or supervisory experience, flexible availability across operating shifts, a driver’s license, and dependable transportation; no late-night shifts are stated, with operating hours ending at 11 p.m.

About the employer

4979 Panera Bread Kernersville is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.