Bakery Café Team Leader - Growth, Perks & Impact

Panera LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Unlimited beverages

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Appleton, WI is seeking a Team Manager Lead to help run shifts, support team development, and maintain Panera's guest experience standards. You will lead, coach, and motivate team members to meet sales and quality goals.

This role requires flexibility, ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it, 1+ year restaurant management experience, and an optimistic, guest‑first approach.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification)

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.

Job description

Panera LLC in Appleton, WI is seeking a Team Manager Lead to help run shifts, support team development, and maintain Panera's guest experience standards. You will lead, coach, and motivate team members to meet sales and quality goals.

This role requires flexibility, ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it, 1+ year restaurant management experience, and an optimistic, guest‑first approach.