Bakery Café Team Manager - Lead Shifts, Elevate Guests

Panera-Bread; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Pet insurance

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Livonia, MI is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily kitchen and dining room operations. You’ll oversee shifts, coordinate staff, and ensure service standards, quality, and hospitality meet Panera’s expectations.

The role emphasizes coaching, recruiting, and developing teammates, conducting interviews, training on food safety, and building a warm, collaborative culture that delivers an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest delight with food, service, and staff.
• Build relationships to drive loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching and motivation to exceed goals.
• Participate in interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Coaching & development

Interviewing

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread in Livonia, MI is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily kitchen and dining room operations. You’ll oversee shifts, coordinate staff, and ensure service standards, quality, and hospitality meet Panera’s expectations.

The role emphasizes coaching, recruiting, and developing teammates, conducting interviews, training on food safety, and building a warm, collaborative culture that delivers an exceptional guest experience.