Team Manager

Panera LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,174 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager Lead to enhance team performance and guest satisfaction. You will lead shifts, ensuring excellent food quality and service, while coaching and developing your team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of restaurant management experience, the ability to lead effectively, and flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends. Recognized for its supportive culture, Panera promises great perks and a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead great shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with quality food and service.
• Build engaging relationships for long-term loyalty.
• Lead and develop team members through coaching and motivation.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Train team in food safety standards.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Leadership and motivational skills

Food safety standards knowledge

ServSafe certification

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.

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
• And much, much more!

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.

Qualifications

• 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 fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.

Physical & Work Requirements

• 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

$19.00-$23.50. 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.