Team Manager

Panera LLC; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera Bread in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Team Manager to lead shifts, support team development, and uphold high standards for guests.

You will coach and motivate staff to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience, while participating in interviewing and training on food safety. Flexible hours and room for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18+ must be able to work nights/weekends.
• Experience in restaurant management preferred (1+ year).
• Ability to lead shifts, motivate and coach in fast-paced environments.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.
• Must pass background check and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest delight with food, service, and staff.
• Build relationships to drive guest loyalty.
• Lead, coach, and develop team to meet goals in sales and guest experience.
• Participate in interviewing and staff selection.
• Train team on food safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Staff development

Communication

Flexibility

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

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.

Role

• Ensure 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panera Bread is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from disabled veterans.