Team Manager

Panera LLC; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on‑shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Team Manager in Cedar Park, TX to enhance guest experience and lead a dedicated team. The successful candidate will ensure top-quality service, manage team dynamics, and uphold safety standards while working in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires at least 1 year of management experience and includes benefits such as competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 1+ years restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction with food quality and service.
• Lead and develop team members through coaching and motivation.
• Participate in the hiring process of team members.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Leadership capabilities

Food safety standards

Clear communication

Job description

Benefits

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

Role Overview

As a Team Manager at Panera, you will help run great shifts, support team development, and maintain high standards our guests expect.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to 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 interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure maintenance.
• Help build culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 1+ years restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead 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; ability to work in fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 25 pounds and stand/walk up to 6 hours.
• Clear communication and ability to understand guests and associates in loud environment.

Other Requirements

Job offer is contingent on a background check. Must be an ambassador of Guiding Values & Behaviors: make people smile, learn and grow together, find solutions, take initiative, work as a team, celebrate success, and see the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans.

Location

Cedar Park, TX – East Whitestone Boulevard (606317).

Salary Information

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 facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.