Job Description:
Shift: First Shift,Second Shift,After School,Weekend,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Real Leaders RISE with Panera!
As a Shift Lead with Panera Bread, you'll do more than run a shift; you'll lead with purpose. Connect with amazing guests, support a growing bakery-café, and make a real impact on your local community every single day.
Why step into leadership with Panera? You shape the experience.
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Lead with Trust - You're empowered to make decisions and lead with confidence.
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Team-First Culture - Supportive managers and a team that has your back.
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Real Growth Potential - Build leadership skills that clear your pathway to upper-level management.
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Purpose-Driven Work - Serve fresh food and create a warm atmosphere for the team and our guests.
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Delicious Deals - Enjoy discounted employee meals on every shift.
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Full-Time, Full-Benefits -Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), paid vacation, & major holidays off.
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Competitive Compensation - $18/hour + team tips!
At Panera, RISE is our commitment to delivering great food, genuine hospitality, and a workplace where people feel valued. Our mission is to elevate everyday meals into moments of comfort, connection, and joy. We do this by refreshing our menu with high-quality, flavorful ingredients; igniting value through thoughtfully crafted offerings at accessible price points; serving with excellence by bringing Panera Warmth to every guest interaction and creating an everyday oasis in our bakery-cafés; and expanding our network through growth and modernization. At Panera, our guests are at the center of everything we do-and our people make it possible.
Day-to-Day Duties:
- Lead daily shift operations and set expectations for the team.
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Open and/or close the bakery-café.
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Assign tasks, manage break schedules, and keep the shift running smoothly.
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Address guest concerns promptly and professionally.
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Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards are met.
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Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation.
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Support onboarding and training of new Associates.
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Assist with cash handling, drawer counts, and basic shift reporting.
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Communicate shift performance, issues, and wins to management.
Experience and Skills:
What You Bring to the Table:
- A team-first, guest-focused mindset that makes everyone feel welcome.
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A positive, can-do attitude that sets the tone for the team.
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The ability to lead by example, work alongside the team, and jump in wherever needed.
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Enthusiasm to coach, support, encourage, and celebrate wins in the moment.
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Motivation to make the team and the café succeed.
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Passion for creating a warm, friendly culture.
The Recipe for Success:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
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Proven leadership experience in food service or retail.
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Strong communication and people skills.
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Ability to lift up-to 40-lbs and be on your feet for periods of time with occasional bending or stooping.
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Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
RISE Up! Join Panera TODAY! - http://panera-iowa.submit4jobs.com
From: Panera Bread of Iowa
