Team Manager: Lead a Fast-Paced Café Team to Delight Guests

Panera Bread; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead and support shifts, develop team members, and uphold high standards for guest experience. You will coach staff, drive performance, and contribute to a warm, efficient cafe culture in a fast‑paced setting.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, teamwork, and operational excellence, with opportunities for growth through leadership development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• 1+ year restaurant management experience preferred.
• Able to lead shifts, motivate and coach staff.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with the quality of food, service and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that drive loyalty.
• 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 interviewing and selection.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure maintenance.
• Help build a Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching

Guest service

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead and support shifts, develop team members, and uphold high standards for guest experience. You will coach staff, drive performance, and contribute to a warm, efficient cafe culture in a fast‑paced setting.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, teamwork, and operational excellence, with opportunities for growth through leadership development and a supportive work environment.