Manager in training-6494

Panera; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition discounts

Career development opportunities

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera in Washington, DC is looking for a Manager in Training to join our bakery-cafe leadership team. You will help run shifts, support team development, and uphold our high standards for food quality, service, and guest experience.

This role offers a clear path to store leadership, with ongoing coaching, hands-on training, and opportunities to advance. Expect flexible hours, competitive pay, and benefits that support you and your family.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Proven ability to lead shifts while directing, motivating, coaching.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by food quality and service.
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Train staff on food safety standards.
• Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Manager in training-6494

Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact-every day.

Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

What's In It for You?

• Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses
• Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

As a Team Manager, you'll be part of the bakery-cafe's leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

As a Team Manager at Panera, Your Role Includes:

• 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, manager and develop team members by coaching, inspiring, and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience - and celebrate their achievements along the way.
• 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.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• 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.

While performing this job, the Team Manager role is regularly required to:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment.

Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

606494 Washington, DC - 1st Street Northeast