Team Manager: Lead People, Growth & Guest Experience

Panera LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Stamford, CT is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, coach a diverse team, and drive guest satisfaction. You’ll oversee service quality, shift performance, and ongoing staff development, while balancing fast-paced priorities.

The role offers opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and a supportive culture focused on warmth, teamwork, and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong customer service mindset with guest experience focus.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members to meet goals.

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

Leadership

Customer service

Staff development

Interviewing

Food safety

Job description

Panera LLC in Stamford, CT is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, coach a diverse team, and drive guest satisfaction. You’ll oversee service quality, shift performance, and ongoing staff development, while balancing fast-paced priorities.

The role offers opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and a supportive culture focused on warmth, teamwork, and guest experience.