
The fact that my job experience was enough to impress my GM. And the fact that I knew other people at my cafe upon being hired.
Our current management team is great, even while understaffed. Some of the younger managers are not the best at handling conflict, but with time, they will get there.
The majority of my coworkers are very accepting of those of us who are part of the LGBTQ+ and disabled conmunities. Management is also very understanding as well.
Training for managers and associates is lacking and not unified. There is no set standard that everyone can agree on. Or if there is, not everyone will follow that standard.
For as much as we put up with as service workers, $14/hr for a team lead position is significantly less than similar positions that pay upwards of $4 more. Panera does not value its employees enough to pay them fair wages.