Bakery Café Team Leader

panerabread; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation & holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead shifts on our bakery-cafe team at Lake Elsinore, CA. You will coach and develop staff, ensure high food and service standards, and drive guest satisfaction through strong leadership and flawless execution.

Responsibilities include interviewing and training, maintaining food safety, and fostering a culture of warmth, belonging, and trust. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• 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 interviewing and selecting team members.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure compliance.
• Help build Panera Bread's culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Coaching

Training

Communication

Food safety

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead shifts on our bakery-cafe team at Lake Elsinore, CA. You will coach and develop staff, ensure high food and service standards, and drive guest satisfaction through strong leadership and flawless execution.

Responsibilities include interviewing and training, maintaining food safety, and fostering a culture of warmth, belonging, and trust. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, are required.