Team Manager

Panera LLC; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager Lead in Ashburn, GA, who will be celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Responsibilities include leading and developing team members, ensuring high standards of food and service, and building engaging guest relationships. The position offers competitive pay, with a range from $21.00 to $25.50 per hour, along with generous perks such as paid vacation, medical insurance, and career advancement opportunities.

The ideal candidate has restaurant management experience and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food and service.
• Build engaging relationships for long-term guest loyalty.
• Train the team in food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Customer Service

Coaching

Job description

Team Manager Lead

Team Manager Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact—every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

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!

As a Team Manager, 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Conditional on the results of a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds.
• Capability 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.

Location & Compensation

601011 Ashburn, VA - Greenway Corporate Drive

Pay range: $21.00 – $25.50 an hour. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans.