Bakery Café Team Leader — Impact, Growth & Perks

Panera Bread; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Richmond, VA seeks a Team Manager to lead shifts, support development, and uphold Panera’s high standards for guest experience. You’ll supervise team performance, coach staff, and drive operations to deliver quality food and service.

The role emphasizes managing people, maintaining a welcoming culture, and partnering with store leadership to meet goals, while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced bakery-cafe setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and legal ability to work in the U.S.
• 1+ years of 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 before employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are delighted with food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships to foster loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching and motivation to exceed goals.
• Participate in interviewing and selection of new staff.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure compliance.
• Support a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Staff development

Customer service

Tools

POS system

Job description

Panera Bread in Richmond, VA seeks a Team Manager to lead shifts, support development, and uphold Panera’s high standards for guest experience. You’ll supervise team performance, coach staff, and drive operations to deliver quality food and service.

The role emphasizes managing people, maintaining a welcoming culture, and partnering with store leadership to meet goals, while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced bakery-cafe setting.