Bakery-Café Team Leader | Growth & Guest Experience

Panera Bread; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Michigan is seeking a Team Manager to lead shifts, support team development, and uphold Panera’s high standards for guests. You will drive sales, ensure quick, accurate service, and foster a warm, inclusive culture.

The role emphasizes coaching, training on food safety, and building strong team relationships in a fast-paced bakery-cafe environment. Flexible hours and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18+
• 1+ years restaurant management experience preferred
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve certification
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment
• Background check required

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 our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Guest experience

Interviewing

Job description

Panera Bread in Michigan is seeking a Team Manager to lead shifts, support team development, and uphold Panera’s high standards for guests. You will drive sales, ensure quick, accurate service, and foster a warm, inclusive culture.

The role emphasizes coaching, training on food safety, and building strong team relationships in a fast-paced bakery-cafe environment. Flexible hours and growth opportunities are offered.