Restaurant Team Leader — Grow with Purpose & Culture

Panera LLC; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Health insurance options

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Team Manager Lead to inspire and coach a fast-paced restaurant team. You will ensure top-quality food and service while developing team members and driving guest satisfaction.

The role includes interviewing, training on food safety, and guiding a team towards meeting sales and guest-experience goals. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Interviews and selection process experience a plus.
• Flexibility with hours including nights and weekends.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are delighted by food, service, and staff quality.
• Build engaging relationships to foster loyalty.
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching and motivation to exceed goals.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Train the team in food safety standards and maintain them.
• Help build a warm, belonging, growth, and trust culture.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Staff coaching

ServSafe certification

Tools

SOPs

Job description

Panera LLC in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Team Manager Lead to inspire and coach a fast-paced restaurant team. You will ensure top-quality food and service while developing team members and driving guest satisfaction.

The role includes interviewing, training on food safety, and guiding a team towards meeting sales and guest-experience goals. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required.