Bakery Café Team Lead - Growth & Coaching

panerabread; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Eligible for quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement & leadership

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts and drive guest satisfaction. You will coach and develop a team, ensure high standards, and support the leadership team in daily operations.

The role emphasizes guest experience, food quality, and staff morale in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include interviewing and selecting staff, training on food safety, and building a culture of warmth and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ year of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build a Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Coaching

Interviewing

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts and drive guest satisfaction. You will coach and develop a team, ensure high standards, and support the leadership team in daily operations.

The role emphasizes guest experience, food quality, and staff morale in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include interviewing and selecting staff, training on food safety, and building a culture of warmth and trust.