Bakery-Café Team Manager: Lead Shifts & Build a Great Team

Panera Bread Company; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free meals & beverages

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Pet insurance & 401(k) with match

Perks & rewards program

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread Company in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Team Manager to lead a busy bakery-cafe shift, support team development, and uphold the high standards guests expect.

You will coach staff, participate in hiring, train on food safety, and foster a culture of warmth and trust while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends; ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.
• Any job offer is conditional upon the results of a background check.
• Able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds; stand/walk up to 6 hours; communicate in noisy environments.

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; celebrate achievements.
• 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 & development

Guest service

Communication

Food safety training

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread Company in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Team Manager to lead a busy bakery-cafe shift, support team development, and uphold the high standards guests expect.

You will coach staff, participate in hiring, train on food safety, and foster a culture of warmth and trust while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends; ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it is preferred.