Team Manager: Lead, Grow & Delight Guests

Panera Bread; Orland Township (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to join its bakery-cafe leadership team in a fast-paced environment. You will help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold the high standards our guests expect.

You will lead, coach, and motivate staff, participate in interviewing, and ensure food safety training is completed. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and a culture of warmth and growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are delighted by food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that drive loyalty.
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching and motivation to exceed goals.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and maintain them.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Interviewing

Guest service

Sales coaching

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to join its bakery-cafe leadership team in a fast-paced environment. You will help run great shifts, support team development, and uphold the high standards our guests expect.

You will lead, coach, and motivate staff, participate in interviewing, and ensure food safety training is completed. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and a culture of warmth and growth.