Team Manager

Panera LLC; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Join Panera LLC as a Team Manager Lead in Jefferson City, MO, where you will be pivotal in fostering a welcoming environment and developing your team. You will ensure outstanding guest service and uphold food quality standards while coaching and motivating your team members to achieve their goals.

With competitive pay, free meals, and opportunities for career advancement, this position is perfect for experienced individuals looking to make an impact in a thriving company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a management role preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it.
• Availability for flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional guest service and food quality.
• Lead and develop team members to exceed performance goals.
• Maintain food safety standards and foster a positive work culture.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Coaching and motivating

Customer service excellence

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.

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
• And much, much more!

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 & Requirements

• 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).
• The role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 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.
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans. This job is an equal opportunity employer under disabled and veteran status, and it will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any employment action.

Location

606138 Jefferson City, MO - Missouri Boulevard

Compensation

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.