Team Manager

Panera LLC; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Unlimited beverages

Paid time off

Insurance & 401(k) with match

Career growth

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager Lead to help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold the high standards our guests expect. You will be part of the leadership team, coaching and motivating staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and a commitment to food safety and customer service excellence. A background check is required and ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Lead shifts and develop others in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds; stand and walk up to 6 hours.
• Clear communication in loud environments.
• Background check is required.
• Ambassador of company values and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with the quality of food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships for loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team by coaching, inspiring, and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Train the team in food safety standards.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Coaching and mentoring

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Team Manager Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. You will be part of the leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

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

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 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.

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, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds; stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Must communicate clearly and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
• Ability to 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.
• This role requires 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.