Restaurant Team Manager: Lead, Inspire & Delight Guests

Panera LLC; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited drinks

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily bakery-café operations, oversee shifts, coach teammates, and maintain high guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 1+ year restaurant management experience, ServSafe certification, flexible availability including nights and weekends, and a drive to develop people and deliver consistent, welcoming service.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).

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

Team leadership

Guest service

Communication

Coaching

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera LLC in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily bakery-café operations, oversee shifts, coach teammates, and maintain high guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 1+ year restaurant management experience, ServSafe certification, flexible availability including nights and weekends, and a drive to develop people and deliver consistent, welcoming service.