Emerging Team Leader — Bakery Café

Panera LLC; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonuses

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager at our Midlothian bakery-cafe to lead shifts, develop team members, and uphold our high service standards. You will drive guest satisfaction by coaching staff, managing operations, and fostering a welcoming store culture.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, schedule coordination, and maintaining food safety. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve Certification).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is 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.
• Celebrate team achievements.
• 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

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team development

Staff motivation

Job description

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager at our Midlothian bakery-cafe to lead shifts, develop team members, and uphold our high service standards. You will drive guest satisfaction by coaching staff, managing operations, and fostering a welcoming store culture.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, schedule coordination, and maintaining food safety. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is expected in a fast-paced environment.