Bakery-Cafe Team Leader — Growth & Bonuses

Panera Bread; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation and holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Pet insurance

Team member rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead shifts at our bakery-cafe, support staff development, and uphold high guest service standards. You’ll be responsible for delivering quality food and friendly service while coaching teammates to achieve goals in speed, accuracy, and experience.

This role requires strong leadership, ServSafe readiness, and flexible hours with nights/weekends in a fast-paced environment. Join a culture that values warmth, belonging, and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years restaurant management experience.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

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

People leadership

Customer service

Sales goals

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead shifts at our bakery-cafe, support staff development, and uphold high guest service standards. You’ll be responsible for delivering quality food and friendly service while coaching teammates to achieve goals in speed, accuracy, and experience.

This role requires strong leadership, ServSafe readiness, and flexible hours with nights/weekends in a fast-paced environment. Join a culture that values warmth, belonging, and growth.