Manager in Training - Fayetteville, NC

panerabread; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly increases

Free meals on shifts

Career growth

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Manager in Training to lead a bakery-cafe team and grow into a store leadership role. You will coach staff, ensure smooth service, and uphold food safety and cleanliness standards while driving guest satisfaction.

The program offers hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement within Panera Bread’s cafe network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a fast-paced team in a hospitality setting.
• Commitment to food safety and guest satisfaction.
• Willingness to learn and grow into a manager role.

Responsibilities

• Build culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
• Lead team to deliver extraordinary guest experiences.
• Train and develop associates in service and production tracks.
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained and health safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Guest service

Food safety

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

CMP certification

AOP approval

Job description

Manager in Training - Fayetteville, NC

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

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.

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.

601758 Fayetteville, NC - Ramsey Street