Bakery Café Team Lead — Develop Talent & Service

Panera LLC; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Team Manager Lead to run great shifts, develop staff, and uphold our high standards for guest experience. You’ll lead teams, coach and motivate, and help shape a welcoming Bakery-Cafe culture.

The role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, free meals on shift, vacation and benefits, and opportunities for advancement. You’ll interview, train, and ensure food safety while delivering warm, reliable service that makes guests feel at home.

Qualifications

• Experience leading foodservice teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to coach and develop staff to meet goals.
• Strong guest service skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Make sure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team members by coaching, inspiring, and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience – and celebrate their achievements along the way.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Staff development

Coaching

Interviewing

Job description

Panera LLC in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Team Manager Lead to run great shifts, develop staff, and uphold our high standards for guest experience. You’ll lead teams, coach and motivate, and help shape a welcoming Bakery-Cafe culture.

The role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, free meals on shift, vacation and benefits, and opportunities for advancement. You’ll interview, train, and ensure food safety while delivering warm, reliable service that makes guests feel at home.