Team Manager: Lead, Coach & Grow a Winning Team

Panera; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited drinks

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Career advancement & leadership growth

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, develop staff, and uphold high guest satisfaction. You will guide teams, coach performance, and ensure safe, quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Join Panera to grow your leadership skills, benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive culture that values teamwork and guest delight.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of 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; celebrate achievements.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build a Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Coaching & development

Interviewing

Food safety training

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, develop staff, and uphold high guest satisfaction. You will guide teams, coach performance, and ensure safe, quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Join Panera to grow your leadership skills, benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive culture that values teamwork and guest delight.