Bakery Team Leader — Grow People & Guest Experience

Panera Bread; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Free meals

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Career development

Tuition discounts

Team perks

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Team Manager to lead by example, run great shifts, support team development, and uphold the high standards our guests expect.

You will coach and motivate team members to hit sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest satisfaction while participating in interviews, training on food safety, and helping build a warm, inclusive culture. The role offers competitive pay and meaningful growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18; 1+ years of restaurant management preferred.
• Proven ability to lead great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).

Responsibilities

• Make sure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service and staff.
• Lead, manage and develop team members by coaching, inspiring and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience.
• 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

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Coaching

Guest service

Interviewing

Staff development

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Team Manager to lead by example, run great shifts, support team development, and uphold the high standards our guests expect.

You will coach and motivate team members to hit sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest satisfaction while participating in interviews, training on food safety, and helping build a warm, inclusive culture. The role offers competitive pay and meaningful growth opportunities.