Team Manager

Panera Bread; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread in Festus is looking for a Team Manager to join the leadership team. This role involves ensuring guest delight through quality food and service, while also coaching and developing team members. With a supportive culture, team managers enjoy competitive pay, free on-shift meals, and comprehensive benefits.

Candidates should have restaurant management experience, be at least 18 years old, and possess a ServSafe certification. Flexibility is key, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Proven ability to lead shifts and motivate team members.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with quality food and service.
• Build relationships to foster loyal guests.
• Train staff on food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team Development

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Education

ServSafe Certification

1+ years of restaurant management experience

Job description

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
• 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 faced‑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