Team Manager

Panera LLC; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses eligibility

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily restaurant operations in New York. You will oversee guest service, staff performance, and adherence to food safety standards while driving team engagement and sales results.

The role requires 1+ years of restaurant management experience and can include nights and weekends. Competitive pay with opportunities for quarterly bonuses and benefits are offered.

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).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with the quality of food, service, and staff.
• Lead, coach, and develop team to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience.
• Participate in interviewing and selection processes.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
• Accept flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds and stand or walk for up to 6 hours.
• Communicate clearly and quickly in a loud environment.
• Act as an ambassador of our guiding values and behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working as a team, having fun, and celebrating success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Guest service

Interviewing

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Team Manager – Panera Bread®

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. 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 about bread is sharing it.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and eligibility for quarterly bonuses
• Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts and perks for team members
• Team member assistance program

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Accept flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds and stand or walk for up to 6 hours.
• Communicate clearly and quickly in a loud environment.
• Act as an ambassador of our guiding values and behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working as a team, having fun, and celebrating success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 obtain certification).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Background Check

Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans.