Bakery Team Manager: Lead, Develop & Delight Guests

panerabread; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation

Insurance & 401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Elmhurst, IL seeks a Team Manager to lead shifts and support team development while upholding the bakery-cafe's high standards for guest experience.

You will drive coaching, performance, and guest satisfaction, partnering with peers to deliver exceptional service. The role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and may involve a background check for employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience 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)
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Background check required for offered position

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food, service, and staff
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term 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 achievements
• Participate in interviewing and selection
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained
• Help build a Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Guest service

Staff coaching

Job description

Panera Bread in Elmhurst, IL seeks a Team Manager to lead shifts and support team development while upholding the bakery-cafe's high standards for guest experience.

You will drive coaching, performance, and guest satisfaction, partnering with peers to deliver exceptional service. The role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and may involve a background check for employment.