Shift Manager

4729 Panera Bread S. University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bi-weekly pay

Free meal on shift

Flexible scheduling

6 weeks training

PTO after 6 months

Career growth

Health benefits

401K matching

Job summary

Panera Bread is hiring Shift Managers to lead daily operations in a fast-paced bakery-café environment. You will engage with guests, mentor team members, and ensure smooth opening, mid, and closing shifts to maintain a high standard of customer service.

Positions offer flexible scheduling with full or part-time options, bi-weekly pay, and opportunities for career growth. You’ll receive a free meal on shift and eligibility for health benefits, including 401K with company matching for full-time

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Must pass a background check.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to work 15–40 hours per week.
• Some holidays and weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet guests with excellent service.
• Lead and train the team; enforce policies.
• Open, mid, and closing shifts to ensure a consistent customer experience.
• Support health and food safety standards.
• Help build Panera's culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Adaptability

Attendance reliability

Job description

Panera Bread is now hiring Shift Managers!

At Panera, you will become part of a team where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, impact the bakery-café’s growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local community organizations.

Panera Perks:

• – Competitive wages & team tipping. (Bi-weekly pay)
• – Free meal on shift!
• – Flexible scheduling, with full or part-time positions available.
• – 6 week paid on the job training.
• – PTO after 6 months for Full Time employees!
• – Career Growth Opportunities
• – Medical benefits & 401K w company matching offered to Full Time employees.

Requirements for the Shift Manager Position include:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to work & learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work 15-40 hours a week.
• Some holidays & weekends are required.

As a Shift Manager at Panera, your job is to:

• Meet & greet our guests, delivering excellent customer service in every circumstance.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.
• Serve as a role model & lead the team.
• Enforce policies & procedures, lead by example & communicate expectations to associates.
• Run quality opening, mid, and closing shifts ensuring a consistent positive customer experience.
• Participate in the training of associates.
• Be committed to health & food safety.

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 & Training - Every day at Panera we help build your skills & prepare you for a strong career - whatever your goals may be.

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Compensation: Competitive salary