Bakery Team Manager — Lead, Inspire & Delight Guests

Panera Bread; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life & 401(k)

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to join our bakery-cafe leadership team. You will help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold high standards our guests expect.

You will lead, manage, and develop team members by coaching and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience, while participating in interviews and training, and reinforcing a culture of warmth and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead great shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by food quality, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that drive loyalty.
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching and motivation to exceed goals.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Train the team in food safety standards and maintain them.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Guest service

Sales focus

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to join our bakery-cafe leadership team. You will help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold high standards our guests expect.

You will lead, manage, and develop team members by coaching and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience, while participating in interviews and training, and reinforcing a culture of warmth and trust.