FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Panera Bread at University of Nevada Reno is part of a dynamic and community-focused food service operation managed by Compass Group. Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management, dedicated to delivering quality dining experiences across various environments, including universities, hospitals, and corporate locations. At the University of Nevada Reno, Panera Bread serves as a fast-casual restaurant offering a variety of freshly baked goods, sandwiches, soups, and salads, emphasizing quality ingredients and exceptional customer service.

The Food Unit Lead position at Panera Bread in Reno, NV, is a full-time role integral to ensuring a superior dining experience for students, faculty, and visitors. Working Monday through Friday from 12 pm to 8:30 pm with holidays and weekends off, this role offers a balanced schedule promoting work-life harmony. The position provides a competitive fixed pay rate of $21.97 per hour, reflecting the importance of effective leadership within the foodservice team.

As a Food Unit Lead, you will coordinate activities of the food-service staff, ensuring operational excellence across all facets of the unit. This role demands an individual with strong supervisory skills who can effectively manage team dynamics, uphold food safety regulations, and respond promptly to customer concerns. You will play a critical role in menu planning, maintaining sanitation standards, handling cash with precision, and managing inventory and supplies.

The role is designed for experienced professionals with over two years in food and customer service roles, including supervisory responsibilities. A key aspect of this role involves training and scheduling employees, fostering an environment of efficiency and excellence in food preparation and service.

Beyond direct staff oversight, the Food Unit Lead is responsible for developing sanitation schedules, ensuring compliance with company and government regulations, and maintaining an inviting dining atmosphere that encourages repeat patronage. Your ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and lead by example will be essential in a fast-paced campus foodservice setting.

Compass Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming all qualified candidates who can perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. The company offers a variety of benefits for full-time associates, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits designed to support employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace.

Joining the Panera Bread team at the University of Nevada Reno means becoming part of a career-focused community where personal and professional growth is encouraged. With ongoing opportunities for training, a supportive work environment, and a commitment to impactful service, this position is ideal for individuals motivated by leadership roles within the foodservice industry willing to contribute positively to the campus community.