Team Manager

Panera LLC; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Paid time off

Insurance & 401(k) match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Team assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Antioch, CA is seeking a Team Manager to help run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

You’ll lead, coach, and develop teammates, participate in interviewing, train on food safety, and contribute to a culture of warmth, belonging and growth.

Competitive pay, eligible for bonuses, free meals, vacation time, insurance and a 401(k) with match, plus tuition discounts and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• 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).
• This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shifts to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Coach and develop team members to meet sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience goals.
• Participate in interviewing and selection processes.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Staff coaching

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses
• Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

Your Role Includes:

As a Team Manager at Panera, you’ll be part of the bakery-cafe’s leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum age: 18 years of age.

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• 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).
• This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds.
• Capacity to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.

Compensation

Pay: $24.50 - $27 an hour. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location

600929 Antioch, CA - Lone Tree Way