Team Manager: Lead, Develop & Delight Guests

Panera Bread; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation

Sick time and holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Perks & rewards

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is looking for a Team Manager to join our bakery-cafe leadership team in Chicago. You will oversee shifts, coach staff, and uphold high standards of guest experience while driving sales and efficiency.

Responsibilities include hiring support, training on food safety, and developing a culture of warmth and teamwork. The role requires 18+ and 1+ year of restaurant management with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• 1+ year(s) of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead shifts, motivate and develop staff.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction with food, service and staff.
• Build relationships that drive repeat visits.
• Lead, manage and develop team members to achieve sales, speed, accuracy and guest experience goals.
• Involve in interviewing and selecting new staff.
• Train team on food safety standards and maintain compliance.
• Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Staff coaching

Food safety

Interviewing

Guest service

Flexible hours

ServSafe certification

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Panera Bread is looking for a Team Manager to join our bakery-cafe leadership team in Chicago. You will oversee shifts, coach staff, and uphold high standards of guest experience while driving sales and efficiency.

Responsibilities include hiring support, training on food safety, and developing a culture of warmth and teamwork. The role requires 18+ and 1+ year of restaurant management with flexible hours including nights and weekends.