Team Manager: Lead, Inspire & Delight Guests

Panera Bread Company; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited drinks

Paid vacation, sick time & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet & 4

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread Company is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, develop teammates, and uphold Panera's guest experience standards. You will coach staff, manage daily operations, and ensure food safety while delivering warm, efficient service.

Responsibilities include interviewing candidates, training for quality and safety, and building a culture of warmth, belonging, and high performance. Flexible hours, weekends required, and a strong team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, manage 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.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Coaching & development

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread Company is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, develop teammates, and uphold Panera's guest experience standards. You will coach staff, manage daily operations, and ensure food safety while delivering warm, efficient service.

Responsibilities include interviewing candidates, training for quality and safety, and building a culture of warmth, belonging, and high performance. Flexible hours, weekends required, and a strong team spirit are essential.