Team Manager

Panera LLC; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in Grand Prairie, TX is looking for a Team Manager who will ensure guest satisfaction and lead a strong team. You will be pivotal in maintaining high standards while building a warm and engaging culture amongst team members.

The ideal candidate will have restaurant management experience, be able to train the team in food safety standards, and work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy benefits like competitive pay, free meals, and career development opportunities!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining quality food and service.
• Lead and develop team members through coaching and motivation.
• Participate in hiring and training processes.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Leadership skills

Communication

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
• Andmuch,muchmore!

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.

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

• Minimum age: 18years ofage.
• 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.

Must Meet These Physical/Communicational Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to25pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to6hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.

Must be able to publicly uphold Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors – 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

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.

601978 Grand Prairie, TX - South Carrier Parkway