Team Lead - MIC

panerabread; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Eligible for quarterly increases based

Free Meals on shifts

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays for full-time

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

401(k) with match available

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Lead - MIC to manage shifts and mentor a fast-paced bakery-cafe team in Streamwood, IL. You report to the General Manager or Operating Partner and drive culture, performance, and guest satisfaction.

You will lead a team, ensure food safety standards, and coach associates to meet service quality, speed, and accuracy targets, while supporting growth opportunities within Panera.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in all service or production positions (Service: Coffee, Barista, Bakery Backer, Dining Room, Cashier; Production: Prep, Soups, Salads/Hot Entrees, Sandwiches, Consolidator).
• You meet requirements: at least 18 years old and able to pass background checks.
• Certified Manager Program (CMP) requirements or ServSafe certification are expected.

Responsibilities

• Build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
• Coach and motivate your team to exceed bakery-cafe goals for sales, speed, accuracy, and health.
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences and safe, high‑quality food service.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Food safety

Education

ServSafe certification

CMP Certification

Job description

Team Lead - MIC

PANERA CAFE TEAM LEAD - MANAGER IN CHARGE

Want to work in 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.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Competitive pay: $18.00-$20.75

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.

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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600913 Streamwood, IL - West Irving Park Road