Manager in Training - Cherrydale

Panera LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly raises based on performance

Free meals on shifts

Career growth opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays (full-time)

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC in Greenville, SC is hiring for Manager in Training – Cherrydale Team Lead. You will help develop our bakery-cafe team, coach staff across service and production tracks, and ensure safe, high-quality service for guests.

You report to the General Manager and contribute to a warm, authentic Panera culture. Ideal candidates have Panera experience, a passion for growth, certification in food safety, and the ability to train and empower others in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• For leadership, you guide and develop the bakery-cafe team.
• Must be trained to coach in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification and food safety adherence are required.
• Experience training staff in service or production tracks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust on shift.
• Lead and coach team to meet sales, speed and accuracy goals.
• Train associates on food safety and store policies.
• Develop team performance and celebrate successes.
• Ensure guests have extraordinary experiences with quality food and service.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Food safety

ServSafe

Staff training

Job description

Job Title

Manager in Training - Cherrydale 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements (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.
• Eligibility and compliance: 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

606161 Greenville, SC - N. Pleasantburg Drive

With more than 2,000 Panera LLC and independent franchise bakery-cafes in the Panera Bread® family, and more locations opening all the time, it’s no wonder our company has been an excellent source of career and personal growth opportunities for more than 25 years. In neighborhoods across the U.S. and Canada, customers enjoy flavorful, handcrafted meals centered around freshly baked artisan bread. To us, that means serving food like we serve our own families – free of any of the items on our ‘No No’ List. Along the way, we also like to give back to our community. We enjoy working together, shoulder to shoulder with our customers, to confront a serious problem plaguing communities across this country – Hunger. Through our Panera Cares community cafes, we offer a dignified dining experience in an uplifting environment. In addition, we support our communities through day-end donations at our bakery-cafe locations and partner with local non-profit organizations. It’s this warmth that you’ll find when you join Panera Bread. From our competitive compensation and benefits packages to our unique cultural values, we’re confident you’ll find us a rewarding and fun place to work.