Team Manager

Panera LLC; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager Lead in Elk River, MN, to support the bakery-cafe’s leadership. You will lead shifts, develop staff, and ensure high-quality service and standards for our guests.

The ideal candidate has restaurant management experience, the ability to motivate a team, and is flexible with working hours. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction through quality service.
• Lead, manage, and develop team members.
• Train the team in food safety standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

Coaching and developing others

Food safety standards

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

Team Manager Lead with purpose. Grow with support. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact—every day. Your role is to support the bakery‑cafe’s leadership team, lead shifts, develop staff, and uphold the high standards our guests expect.

Pay and 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
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term, loyal guests.
• Lead, manage, and develop team members through coaching, inspiring, and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 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, weekends, and shifts in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Clear communication in a loud environment.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds; stand and walk for up to 6 hours.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Pay: $19–$23 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

601313 Elk River, MN – Zane Street