Restaurant Team Manager - Lead & Elevate Guest Experience

Panera LLC; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in State College, PA is seeking a Team Manager to lead a fast-paced restaurant team and ensure guests receive top-quality food and service. You will coach staff, drive performance, and participate in hiring to build a strong team.

The role emphasizes training in food safety, maintaining guest satisfaction, and fostering a welcoming, growth-focused culture in a thriving Panera location.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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 – 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.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Customer service

Team motivation

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera LLC in State College, PA is seeking a Team Manager to lead a fast-paced restaurant team and ensure guests receive top-quality food and service. You will coach staff, drive performance, and participate in hiring to build a strong team.

The role emphasizes training in food safety, maintaining guest satisfaction, and fostering a welcoming, growth-focused culture in a thriving Panera location.