Bakery Café Team Leader — Inspire Teams & Delight Guests

Panera; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

401(k) with match

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Team member assistance program

And much more

Job summary

Panera is seeking a Team Manager to join our bakery-café leadership team in Bridgeton, MO. You will help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold high standards our guests expect.

The role offers opportunities for leadership development and career advancement, with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction. Qualifying candidates will have 1+ year restaurant management experience, ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain), and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification) required.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are delighted with food quality, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships to drive loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching, inspiration and motivation to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Train the team in food safety standards.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest relationship building

Coaching and development

Sales and KPI focus

Job description

Panera is seeking a Team Manager to join our bakery-café leadership team in Bridgeton, MO. You will help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold high standards our guests expect.

The role offers opportunities for leadership development and career advancement, with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction. Qualifying candidates will have 1+ year restaurant management experience, ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain), and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.