Team Manager

Panera LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC in Waco, Texas, is looking for a Restaurant Manager dedicated to guest satisfaction and fostering team development. You will lead and inspire team members while ensuring operational excellence during shifts.

The ideal candidate holds a ServSafe certification and has at least one year of experience in restaurant management. The role offers competitive pay, perks, and the opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Ability to lead shifts while motivating others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction with quality food and service.
• Build relationships with long-term guests.
• Train team on food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Guest Service

Food Safety Standards

Tools

ServSafe Certification

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

Your Role Includes

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that create long‑term, loyal guests.
• Lead, manage, and develop team members by coaching, inspiring, and motivating them to exceed sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience goals.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and maintain those standards.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

This Opportunity Is for You

• 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.

Key Physical and Workplace Requirements

• 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans