Team Manager

Panera-Bread; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Paid time off

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, 1

401(k) with match

Team member assistance program

Pet insurance

Perks & rewards

Job summary

Panera Bread in Richmond, VA is seeking a Team Manager to join our bakery-cafe leadership team. You’ll help run shifts, support team development, and uphold our high standards while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

The role requires 1+ year restaurant management, ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain), flexible hours including nights and weekends, and the ability to train staff and participate in hiring.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant management experience.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shifts, ensuring high guest satisfaction and standard adherence.
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members to meet sales and service goals.
• Participate in interviewing and selection of staff.
• Train the team in food safety standards and maintain compliance.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

$21.5 - $25.5/hourly Full Time 5 min average apply

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.

Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

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
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

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.

As a Team Manager at Panera, 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.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• 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.
• While performing this job, the Team Manager role is regularly required to:
  • 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