Assistant Manager - Watertown, MA

We are seeking restaurant leaders who can bring operational excellence to the day-to-day running of our Panera Bread bakery-cafes. While we currently have an amazing management team, we are actively growing and need to bring on new talent as we continue to expand.  As a fun, people-centered company, we are looking for high energy leaders who know how to inspire and develop other future leaders.  If that is you, keep on reading!!!

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR FAMILY:

The health and happiness of our team is our highest priority

• Highly competitive pay with quarterly bonuses
• Variety of health and related benefits
• 401 (k) plan
• Paid vacation after only 6 months
• Excellent quality of life- 5 day, 45 hour work week with no late nights
• No alcohol and no grease!
• Huge growth opportunity in our expanding company
• Paid sick time to all employees of MA
• Product discounts

WHO WE ARE:

Hamra, a way of life, not just a way of business

We are Hamra Enterprises, a franchisee of Panera Bread, Wendy’s, Noodles & Company, and Holiday Inn Express.  We are a dynamic organization owned and founded in 1975 by the Hamra family. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and services within the hospitality industry.  We are our employees’ “Employer of Choice,” and we do this by creating a fun and rewarding work environment: “Fun- We love what we do!”

Our Assistant Managers play a multi-faceted role, positioned as part of a management team but also closely involved with training and coaching Associates. We are committed to maintaining the standards that make Panera Bread special as well as keeping the team's energy and motivation high so that our guests and employees are sure to enjoy the warm Hamra/Panera Bread experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development, supervision, and monitoring of all Associates
• Communicate and ensure adherence to all bakery-cafe policies and procedures
• Perform operational activities such as shift running, inventory control, scheduling, hiring, sanitation, planning, maintaining stock, monitoring food supplies, and other P&L factors
• Establish and build positive relationships with guests to ensure satisfaction and continued sales
• Ensure the bakery-cafe is staffed to maintain company essence and quality standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year restaurant management experience
• Exposure to financial accountability
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to pass background check
• Reference checks