Team Manager - Inspire Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Panera LLC

Rolling Meadows (IL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Quarterly bonuses
Free on-shift meals
Unlimited fountain beverages
Paid vacation
Sick time & holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with match
Career advancement

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, develop the team, and uphold high guest experience standards. This role emphasizes coaching, guest service excellence, and maintaining food safety while fostering a positive work culture in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates will have restaurant management experience with ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, and be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

  • Minimum age 18 years
  • 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred
  • ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification)
  • Background check required

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
  • 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

People leadership
Restaurant management
ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, develop the team, and uphold high guest experience standards. This role emphasizes coaching, guest service excellence, and maintaining food safety while fostering a positive work culture in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates will have restaurant management experience with ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, and be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

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