Team Manager

Panera LLC; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Portage, IN is seeking a Team Manager Lead who will lead shifts, coach team members, and ensure high service quality. Candidates should have leadership abilities and prior restaurant management experience.

Responsibilities include training staff in food safety, building relationships with guests, and providing a culture of warmth and trust. The role offers competitive pay, including bonuses and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead shifts and motivate team members.
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by food quality and service.
• Lead and develop team members to exceed sales and guest experience goals.
• Train the team in food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Customer service

Food safety

Job description

Overview

Team Manager Lead at Panera. The role involves leading shifts, coaching team members, maintaining service standards, and contributing to a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

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 more

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of 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.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build a 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans. Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary ranges 19.00–23.50 per hour, actual pay determined by experience, location, and other factors.

Location

601884 Portage, IN - US Hwy 6