Team Manager: Lead People, Coach Teams, Delight Guests

Panera Bread; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Unlimited beverages

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Lexington, KY is hiring a Team Manager to lead daily shifts, support team development, and uphold Panera's service standards. You will mentor staff, ensure guest satisfaction, and drive performance in a fast-paced bakery-cafe environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, recruiting, training in food safety, and maintaining a warm, inclusive culture. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required, with opportunities for growth and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead shifts in a fast-paced environment
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Background check required

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests are delighted with food, service and staff quality
• Build relationships to drive long-term guest loyalty
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching and motivation to exceed goals
• Participate in interviewing and selecting staff
• Train team in food safety standards and maintain compliance
• Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Staff development

Coaching

Communication

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera Bread in Lexington, KY is hiring a Team Manager to lead daily shifts, support team development, and uphold Panera's service standards. You will mentor staff, ensure guest satisfaction, and drive performance in a fast-paced bakery-cafe environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, recruiting, training in food safety, and maintaining a warm, inclusive culture. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required, with opportunities for growth and leadership development.