Manager in Training - Wake Forest, NC

Panera BreadWake Forest, NC
Onsite

About The Position

Manager in Training - Wake Forest, 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. As part of your bakery-cafe’s management team, you report directly to the General Manager or Operating Partner. 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. 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.

Requirements

  • 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’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

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.

Benefits

  • 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
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