Manager in Training – Anderson, SC

Panera Bread; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly raises

Free meals on shifts

Career growth opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays

Insurance & 401(k)

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Lead Manager in Charge to oversee bakery-cafe shifts, develop staff, and ensure warm, engaging guest experiences. You will coach and develop associates, manage performance, and report to the General Manager or Operating Partner.

You will lead a team across service and production tracks, uphold food safety, and foster Panera's culture of warmth, belonging, and trust while driving quality and efficiency on every shift.

Qualifications

• You have been working in a Panera bakery-cafe for at least 90 days.
• You can direct, motivate, coach, and train others in a fast-paced environment.
• Certified in all positions on either a service or production track: Service (Coffee, Barista, Bakery Backer, Dining Room, Cashier); Production (Prep, Soups, Salads/Hot Entrees, Sandwiches, Consolidator).
• You’re hungry for growth and exciting new opportunities.
• You’re committed to food safety and health safety.
• You’re at least 18 years of age.
• AOP Approval and CMP/ServSafe requirements are as stated to qualify for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
• Lead, manage, and develop the bakery-cafe team to meet sales, speed, and accuracy goals.
• Coach and motivate associates and provide ongoing training and feedback.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences and uphold food safety standards.
• Develop engaging relationships with customers to drive loyalty.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Training

Customer service

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

CMP certification

Job description

Team Lead – MIC

PANERA CAFE TEAM LEAD — MANAGER IN CHARGE

Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed—every day, in every way. Come join the fun.

Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for quarterly increases based on performance
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available

Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you’ll thrive on our team.

Our Team Leads keep us going strong.

Our Team Lead Managers In Charge make every shift shine. You are key to the success of your bakery‑cafe. You handle a wide range of responsibilities, all to ensure that both customers and associates have a great experience. Ensure that every shift is a great one—by developing our people, managing team performance, and building the warm, inclusive, authentic Panera team culture. As part of your bakery‑cafe’s management team, you report directly to the General Manager or Operating Partner.

As a Team Lead Manager in Charge at Panera, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors:
• Warmth for guests: Making people smile
• Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks
• Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative
• Win together: Working (and winning) as a team
• Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success
• Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences.
• Make sure every customer is delighted by the quality of our food, service, staff, and safety measures.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term, loyal customers.
• Help your bakery‑cafe grow and succeed.
• Coach and motivate your team to exceed your bakery‑cafe’s goals—for sales, speed of service, order accuracy, and cafe health.
• Train your team on food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Lead, manage, and develop your associates.
• Provide ongoing training and development, including constructive feedback, as needed.
• Keep your team energized and engaged. Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements.

This opportunity is for you if:

• You have been working in a Panera bakery‑cafe for at least 90 days.
• You can direct, motivate, coach, and train others in a fast‑paced environment.
• You are certified in all positions on either a service or production track:
• Service: Coffee, Barista, Bakery Backer, Dining Room, Cashier
• Production: Prep, Soups, Salads/Hot Entrees, Sandwiches, Consolidator
• You’re hungry for growth and exciting new opportunities.
• You’re committed to food safety and health safety.
• You meet these requirements:
• You’re at least 18 years of age.
• AOP Approval
• Complete Certified Manager Program (CMP)*, including ServSafe *Requirements are the same as requirements for Team Managers.
• ServSafe certification (or able to pass)
• Must submit to a background check and pass requirements

Growth opportunities at Panera:

• ++A Path to Success++: Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
• ++Skills and Training++: Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career—whatever your goals may be.
• ++Nationwide Opportunities++: We open about 100 new cafes each year—so you’ll have plenty of chances to grow with us.

Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities.

Get ready to rise.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans