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Panera Bread is a well-established fast-casual restaurant chain known for its bakery-café concept that emphasizes fresh-baked goods, delicious meals, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Since its inception, Panera has cultivated a reputation for combining high-quality food with exceptional customer service in a comfortable and inviting environment. With a strong focus on community and customer satisfaction, Panera strives to create not only delicious food but memorable experiences for every guest that walks through their doors. Operating numerous locations across the country, Panera is committed to employee growth, care, and fostering a workplace where individuals feel valued and supported.

The position of Team Lead Manager in Charge at Panera is a pivotal role within the bakery-café environment. This leadership role is designed for passionate, motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and aspire to grow within restaurant management. As a Team Lead Manager in Charge, your chief responsibility is to lead shifts effectively, ensuring every aspect of the customer and associate experience meets Panera's high standards. This includes developing your team, ensuring smooth operations, and upholding the core values of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust that define Panera's culture. The team lead is instrumental in setting the tone for each shift, inspiring teammates, and contributing directly to the bakery-café’s success.

In this position, you will oversee many operational facets, including food quality, customer service, adherence to safety and cleanliness standards, and team performance. You will be a key figure in fostering a positive atmosphere where employees feel energized, supported, and recognized for their contributions. Beyond managing daily tasks, this role involves coaching and motivating associates, providing constructive feedback, and helping them develop new skills. Career growth is highly emphasized in this role, with Panera offering numerous opportunities for advancement, robust training programs, and continuous skill development.

This full-time role offers competitive pay with quarterly performance-based increases. Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. Additionally, team members enjoy free meals during shifts and are provided a supportive environment dedicated to professional growth and personal success. Panera believes that every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities, and they encourage their team leads to get ready to rise to the challenge.

If you are someone who enjoys leading by example, is committed to delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and is eager to build a long-term career in the hospitality industry, this Team Lead Manager in Charge role at Panera offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity.