Team Manager / Assistant Manager Full Time

Panera LLC; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Columbus, IN is seeking a Team Manager / Assistant Manager Full Time Lead with purpose. You will oversee daily operations, coach and develop team members, drive sales, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across shifts.

This role offers competitive pay with quarterly bonuses, free on‑shift meals, health benefits, 401(k) with match, tuition discounts, and opportunities for leadership development in a welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience.
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve certification.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for up to 6 hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction with food, service, and staff.
• Build relationships to drive loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team members, coaching and motivating to exceed goals.
• Participate in interviewing and selection.
• Train team in food safety standards.
• Support Culture of warmth, growth, trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Coaching

Communication

Staff development

Job description

Team Manager / Assistant Manager Full Time 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.

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).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• 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.

Additional Information

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Location: 601407 Columbus, IN - National Road