Bakery Team Manager — Lead Shifts & Drive Guest Joy

Panera-Bread; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Stamford, CT is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily shifts, develop staff, and maintain high standards for guest experience.

You will coach team members, participate in interviewing, ensure food safety, and help build a culture of warmth, belonging, and growth, with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

The role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, free on-shift meals, paid vacation, health benefits, and a supportive environment to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Background check required.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand up to 6 hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests.
• 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 interviewing and selection.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Interviewing

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread in Stamford, CT is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily shifts, develop staff, and maintain high standards for guest experience.

You will coach team members, participate in interviewing, ensure food safety, and help build a culture of warmth, belonging, and growth, with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

The role offers competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, free on-shift meals, paid vacation, health benefits, and a supportive environment to grow your career.