Guest-Experience Team Leader – Bakery Café

Panera LLC; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe operations and fuel team development. You will run great shifts, coach staff, and ensure guest satisfaction with high standards in food quality and service.

You will guide performance, support hiring, training, and maintain food safety, all in a fast-paced environment. The role requires flexibility for nights and weekends and offers strong perks and growth opportunities.

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)
• This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check

Responsibilities

• Make sure 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
• 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

Job description

Panera LLC in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe operations and fuel team development. You will run great shifts, coach staff, and ensure guest satisfaction with high standards in food quality and service.

You will guide performance, support hiring, training, and maintain food safety, all in a fast-paced environment. The role requires flexibility for nights and weekends and offers strong perks and growth opportunities.