Hands-On Restaurant Manager | Lead with Purpose & Growth

Panera Bread Tyrone; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera Bread Tyrone in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a hands-on Manager to lead restaurant operations with purpose and structure. You will work side-by-side with your team in production, prep, dining, baking and guest service, leading from the floor rather than the office.

We value structured onboarding, coaching, and clear expectations. You’ll help develop future leaders, uphold food quality and safety standards, and foster a healthy culture where teammates feel supported and valued.

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience (restaurant or production-based preferred).
• Strong, structured leadership style.
• Hands-on mentality — you enjoy working alongside your team.
• Passion for coaching and mentoring.
• Open availability within operating hours (5 AM – 11 PM).
• Reliable transportation (valid driver’s license & vehicle).
• Positive mindset.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, working hands-on with the team in production, prep, dining, baking and guest service.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards; keep the team operating at peak performance.
• Provide structured onboarding and training; coach and mentor team members; deliver clear expectations and consistent feedback; build future leaders through accountability and support; promote positivity, respect, and teamwork; create a culture where people feel supported and valued; encourage work‑life balance within a structured schedule.

Skills

Structured leadership

Hands-on leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Availability 5am–11pm

Reliable transportation

Positive mindset

18+ years old

Restaurant/production supervision

Job description

Panera Bread Tyrone in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a hands-on Manager to lead restaurant operations with purpose and structure. You will work side-by-side with your team in production, prep, dining, baking and guest service, leading from the floor rather than the office.

We value structured onboarding, coaching, and clear expectations. You’ll help develop future leaders, uphold food quality and safety standards, and foster a healthy culture where teammates feel supported and valued.