Team Manager

Panera LLC; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement & leadership development

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Team Manager - Assistant Manager in Town and Country, MO. You will lead and inspire a team to provide excellent customer service, ensuring every guest enjoys quality food and service. The ideal candidate has restaurant management experience and a passion for coaching team members.

This role includes flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and requires strong leadership skills. You will also enjoy great perks and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food and service.
• Lead, manage, and develop team members to exceed goals.
• Train the team in food safety standards.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Food safety standards

Customer service

Job description

Team Manager - Assistant 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.

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

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, 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.

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 face‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.
• Must be able 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans.

Location: Town and Country, MO.