Team Manager

Panera LLC; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC in Baxter, MN seeks a Team Manager Lead to champion guest experience, coach staff, and drive results across service, speed, and accuracy. You will lead shifts, participate in interviews, and train on food safety while contributing to a warm, inclusive culture that values growth and teamwork.

This role offers flexible hours including nights and weekends, competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, medical/dental/vision, and opportunities for advancement within Panera.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead shifts and coach others in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are delighted by food, service, and staff.
• Build relationships to create loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team to exceed goals in sales, speed, accuracy, and guest experience; celebrate achievements.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Train team in food safety standards.
• Contribute to building a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Coaching

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

About the Role

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!

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.
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 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.

Benefits

• 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!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans
Pay: $20 - $24 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 upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location

606502 Baxter, MN - Hwy 210 and Elder Drive