Team Manager: Growth & Guest Experience Leader

Panera LLC; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited beverages

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Team member rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Kirkwood, MO is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily shifts, support team development, and uphold our high guest experience standards.

You will recruit and interview candidates, coach staff to deliver fast, accurate service, train on food safety, and foster a welcoming, growth‑oriented culture.

This role requires flexibility for nights and weekends, and offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

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).

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff coaching

Interviewing

Guest service

Food safety

Job description

Panera LLC in Kirkwood, MO is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily shifts, support team development, and uphold our high guest experience standards.

You will recruit and interview candidates, coach staff to deliver fast, accurate service, train on food safety, and foster a welcoming, growth‑oriented culture.

This role requires flexibility for nights and weekends, and offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.