Team Manager/ Assistant Manager Full Time

Panera LLC; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a full-time Team Manager / Assistant Manager in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The ideal candidate will lead and develop team members, ensuring exceptional food quality and service for every guest.

This role involves training staff in food safety standards, participating in hiring processes, and fostering a culture of growth and trust. Competitive pay, paid time off, and various health insurance options are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to achieve certification is required.
• Minimum age: 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food and service.
• Build relationships that lead to loyal guests.
• Lead and develop team members to exceed goals.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Team Manager / Assistant Manager (Full‑Time)

Lead with purpose. Grow with support.

Benefits

• 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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds; stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Clear communication and quick comprehension of directions in loud environments.
• Ability to live our Guiding Values and Behaviors: making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun, celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.
• Background check required.

Location

600809 Vestavia, AL - Highway 31

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Pay will be determined by multiple factors, including candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions depend upon facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.