Bakery Team Leader: Grow, Lead and Delight Guests

Panera Bread; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a proactive Team Manager in a bustling bakery-café environment. You will lead shifts, support team development, and uphold Panera’s high standards of guest experience and food quality.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in restaurant management, ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain), and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. This role is on-site and requires background checks and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Minimum age 18.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are delighted with food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships to foster loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team members by coaching and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Coaching & development

Interviewing

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a proactive Team Manager in a bustling bakery-café environment. You will lead shifts, support team development, and uphold Panera’s high standards of guest experience and food quality.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in restaurant management, ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain), and a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. This role is on-site and requires background checks and strong leadership.