Team Manager - Lead People, Delight Guests, Earn Bonuses

Panera; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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 and pet,

401(k) with match

Career advancement & leadership dev.

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera is seeking a Team Manager to join our bakery-cafe leadership team. You will help run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

You will lead a fast-paced environment, coach and develop staff, ensure food safety, and contribute to creating a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Ability to lead shifts, motivate, coach and develop others in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 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

Team leadership

Guest service

Coaching

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Interviewing

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera is seeking a Team Manager to join our bakery-cafe leadership team. You will help run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

You will lead a fast-paced environment, coach and develop staff, ensure food safety, and contribute to creating a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends.