Team Manager / Assistant Manager Full Time

Panera Bread

Madison (AL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

Team member assistance program

Job summary

A popular bakery-cafe chain in Madison, Alabama is seeking a full-time Team Manager / Assistant Manager. In this leadership role, you will drive guest satisfaction through quality service and support team development. Successful candidates will have restaurant management experience, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to motivate and coach team members. Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, and comprehensive benefits while contributing to a warm and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects 25 pounds.
Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.

Responsibilities

Ensure guest delight with food quality, service, and staff.
Build long-term relationships with guests.
Coach and motivate team members to exceed goals.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Food safety standards

Communication

Job description

Team Manager / Assistant Manager Full Time

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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!