Restaurant Team Manager - Lead Shifts & Develop Talent

panerabread; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay bonus

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance & life

401(k) with match

Career advancement & leadership dev.

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

And more

Job summary

Panera Bread in Portage, IN is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, mentor staff, and uphold Panera's high standards of guest experience. You will drive performance, coach teammates, and contribute to a welcoming culture.

The role requires 1+ year of restaurant management experience, ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, and a commitment to teamwork in a fast-paced environment, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience.
• 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).

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, manager 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

Leadership

Team management

Coaching

Communication

Guest service

Job description

Panera Bread in Portage, IN is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, mentor staff, and uphold Panera's high standards of guest experience. You will drive performance, coach teammates, and contribute to a welcoming culture.

The role requires 1+ year of restaurant management experience, ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, and a commitment to teamwork in a fast-paced environment, including nights and weekends.