Restaurant Team Manager — Lead with Purpose & Growth

Panera LLC; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition discounts

Career growth

Bonuses

Job summary

Panera LLC in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Restaurant Manager Lead to help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold the high standards our guests expect.

You will coach, lead, and motivate staff to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience, while embracing Panera's culture of warmth, belonging, and growth.

The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead shifts in a fast-paced environment
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain certification)
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Background check required

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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

Leadership

Customer service

Staff coaching

Communication

Job description

Panera LLC in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Restaurant Manager Lead to help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold the high standards our guests expect.

You will coach, lead, and motivate staff to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience, while embracing Panera's culture of warmth, belonging, and growth.

The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.