Team Manager

Panera LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k)

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager Lead in Virginia. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring every guest enjoys their experience while leading and developing your team.

The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits including free meals, paid time off, and healthcare. A minimum of 1 year of restaurant management experience is preferred, and a ServSafe certification is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• Must be able to communicate clearly in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted with food and service.
• Build engaging relationships to ensure guest loyalty.
• Lead and develop team members to exceed sales goals.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Coaching

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. 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
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

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, 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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).
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location

606270 Stafford, VA - Courthouse Road