Shift Lead

Panera Bread

Farmington, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$16–$20
SKILLS
Bakery, Coaching, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Food Safety, Leadership, Mentoring, Operations, Problem Solving Skills, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Farmington, CT
POSTED
10 days ago

Lead with Purpose at Howley Bread Group (HBG) – Where Warmth Meets Opportunity!

At HBG, we’re more than just a Panera Bread bakery-café; we’re a close-knit family committed to creating a positive impact. Our mission is simple yet powerful: serve others, support one another, and win together. As a Shift Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in bringing this mission to life, guiding your team to success and ensuring every customer leaves with a smile.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• As a Shift Lead, you’ll set the tone for a positive, productive shift,

motivating and guiding your team to deliver exceptional service.

• Lead by example to create an environment where every guest and teammate feels valued and respected.

• From managing the front lines to ensuring smooth kitchen operations,

you’ll oversee all areas you work in with a focus on excellence and

efficiency.

• Help your team members develop their skills while growing your own leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Oversee

daily operations in area of responsibility, ensuring that all team members are performing at their best and that shifts run smoothly.

Customer Experience: Greet every guest with enthusiasm, ensuring they have an excellent dining experience from start to finish.

Operational Excellence: Monitor and manage the quality and speed of service, stepping in to assist during peak times or to resolve any issues, ensuring that all food safety and health standards are met.

Training & Development: Coach and mentor team members, helping them grow within their roles and

preparing them for future opportunities within the company.

Why Howley Bread Group?

Growth Opportunities: At HBG, we believe in growing leaders from within. As a Shift Lead, you’ll have a clear path to advance in your career, with many of our current managers having started in this role.

Supportive Culture: We are dedicated to providing our HBG family with an inclusive work environment based on respect and equality and believe that a work life balance is the bread and butter of our daily life.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Ability to motivate, manage, and lead a team, ensuring a high level of performance and customer satisfaction.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, quickly addressing any challenges that arise.

Ready to Lead and Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where your contributions truly matter, HBG is the place for you. Lead a dynamic team, grow with us, and help create unforgettable experiences for our customers. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Howley Bread Group as a Shift Lead!

Join Our Family at Howley Bread Group (HBG) – Where Warmth Meets Opportunity!
At HBG, we’re more than just a Panera Bread bakery-café; we’re a close-knit family committed to creating a positive impact. Our mission is simple yet powerful: serve others, support one another, and win together.

Salary

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits

Tips, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Employee discount

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

8 hour shift, Weekend availability, Day shift, Night shift

About the Company

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Panera Bread

We are Panera. We are bakers of bread. We are fresh from the oven.

We are a symbol of warmth and welcome. We are a simple pleasure, honest and genuine. We are a life story told over dinner. We are a long lunch with an old friend. We are your weekday morning ritual. We are the kindest gesture of neighbors. We are home. We are family. We are friends.

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