I work for Panera Bread close to where I live. I started on September 19, 2018. So, almost 4 years now.
I started out as a delivery driver, making a whopping $8.00 in house, and $5.00 while driving. Plus I got tips. Didn't make THAT much, but it was something.
Then, after begging and pleading to learn production and cash, I finally got moved and started making a bit more money. I still got tips at this point.
Once my GM quit, I was promoted to Catering Lead/Coordinator. Making a whopping $11/hour, plus catering tips. No more in house tips. I made a lot more at catering thanks to the tips. I was in the position for around 6 months.
I'm finally a manager. This is something that I have been wanting for a long time. I'm finally happy....at times. It is stressful AF being a manager.
Yeah, yeah. It's just a fast food restaurant...fast casual...whatever you want to call it. You still have to make numbers. You still have to answer to the General Manager on up. You still have to make sure everything goes according to plan. There's a lot of stuff that goes on behind the scenes that people don't see or know about.
I'm finally where I want to be. Now to really harness my skills and learn all that I can about being a really good manager!!!
To my readers, if you have any kind of encouragement or words of wisdom for me, my comments section is wide open.
