Shift Leader - Fast-Casual Bakery Café

Panera Bread Gainesville-Newberry; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company contributions

Paid time off

Meal benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead daily operations at its Gainesville, FL location. You will drive guest satisfaction, oversee front-of-house and back-of-house teams, and ensure the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably with strong customer service.

The role emphasizes coaching your team, maintaining Panera’s hospitality standards, and delivering a safe, high-energy guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fast/casual, full-service or hospitality industries.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-driven environment.
• Proven team leader to hire, motivate and retain staff.
• Stable work history.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant.
• Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability.
• Creating and executing staff development.
• Coaching and leading your team throughout the shift.
• Recruiting, training and motivating staff.
• Ensuring that all employees adhere to the company's standards.
• Greeting guests and conducting table visits to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Recruiting

Motivating staff

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead daily operations at its Gainesville, FL location. You will drive guest satisfaction, oversee front-of-house and back-of-house teams, and ensure the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably with strong customer service.

The role emphasizes coaching your team, maintaining Panera’s hospitality standards, and delivering a safe, high-energy guest experience.