Team Manager-Lafayette, IN

Panera Bread; La Fayette (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition discounts

401(k) with company match

Career advancement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager in Lafayette, IN to lead daily operations, nurture team development, and uphold our high standards of guest experience.

You will be part of the bakery-cafe leadership team, overseeing shifts, coaching staff, and ensuring consistency in quality, service, and ambience. The role emphasizes teamwork, guest satisfaction, and growth opportunities within Panera Bread.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain certification).
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.
• Background check required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise shifts to ensure high standards of food quality and guest experience.
• Coach, develop, and motivate team members to meet sales, speed, accuracy, and service goals.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting team members; train staff onFood safety standards.
• Maintain a positive culture of warmth and trust within the team.
• Help manage staffing and shift planning to support business needs.

Job description

Team Manager-Lafayette, IN

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
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• 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!

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

606114 Lafayette, IN - South Street