Team Manager

panerabread; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals on shift

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career development

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager in Chicago to lead shifts, develop staff, and uphold Panera’s guest-experience standards. You’ll coach teammates, drive sales, and ensure smooth operations while maintaining a welcoming, fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in restaurant management, and ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it. Expect flexible hours, weekend shifts, and opportunities for career growth at Panera Bread.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred
• Lead, manage and develop team members by coaching and motivating them to exceed goals
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment
• Background check required

Responsibilities

• Make sure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term guest loyalty
• Lead and develop team members, coaching and recognizing achievements
• Participate in interviewing and selection of new hires
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure compliance
• Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Guest service

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

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.

As a Team Manager at Panera, Your Role Includes:

• 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, manager 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.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

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

While performing this job, the Team Manager role is regularly required to: 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.

Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

$20-$24.50

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.

600987 Chicago, IL - South Canal Street