Team Manager

Panera LLC; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Unlimited beverages

Paid vacation

Sick time

401k match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Team member perks

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Richland, WA is seeking a Team Manager to lead the bakery-cafe's leadership team, supervise shifts, develop staff, and uphold high guest experience standards. You will guide coaching and training to ensure fast, accurate orders and exceptional service.

The role requires managing a fast-paced team, maintaining food safety standards, and fostering a culture of warmth and trust. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead shifts while directing, motivating, coaching, and developing others in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain certification).
• Background check required, with conditional offer upon successful completion.

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.
• Celebrate 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.
• Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds and stand/walk for up to 6 hours.
• Communicate clearly and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.
• Represent our Guiding Values and Behaviors: make people smile, learn and grow together, find solutions and take initiative, work as a team, have fun, celebrate success.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Guest service

ServSafe

Background check

Job description

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!

Role Overview

As a Team Manager, you’ll lead the bakery‑cafe’s leadership team, running great shifts, supporting team development, and maintaining the high standards our guests expect.

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.
• Celebrate 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.
• Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds and stand/walk for up to 6 hours.
• Communicate clearly and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.
• Represent our Guiding Values and Behaviors: make people smile, learn and grow together, find solutions and take initiative, work (and win) as a team, have fun, celebrate success, and see the best in others.

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).
• Background check required, with conditional job offer upon successful completion.

Pay: $19 - $23 per hour (actual pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and location).

Location: Richland, WA - Duportail

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Pay: $19 - $23 per hour. Appreciation of all backgrounds encouraged.