Bakery-Cafe Team Manager — Lead, Develop & Elevate Teams

Panera Bread; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe operations and support staff development. You will drive guest satisfaction by overseeing food quality, service levels, and staff performance while modeling warm, engaging guest interactions.

The role emphasizes coaching, hiring involvement, and coaching for growth within a fast-paced environment. Flex hours and a focus on safety and teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and guest service skills.
• Experience coaching and developing team members.
• Experience in interviewing and hiring staff is a plus.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it.

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

Team leadership

Coaching

Guest service

Interviewing

Food safety

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe operations and support staff development. You will drive guest satisfaction by overseeing food quality, service levels, and staff performance while modeling warm, engaging guest interactions.

The role emphasizes coaching, hiring involvement, and coaching for growth within a fast-paced environment. Flex hours and a focus on safety and teamwork are expected.