Team Manager: Lead Warm, Fast-Paced Shifts & Growth

Panera LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Insurance

401(k) with match

Career development

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance

Job summary

Panera LLC in Reading, PA is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily shifts, mentor staff, and ensure top‑quality food and guest service in a fast-paced bakery-cafe setting.

You will interview, train, and coach team members, uphold food safety standards, and help drive sales while maintaining Panera's culture of warmth and belonging. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.
• Background check required prior to offer.

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.
• 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

Customer service

Staff coaching

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Panera LLC in Reading, PA is seeking a Team Manager to lead daily shifts, mentor staff, and ensure top‑quality food and guest service in a fast-paced bakery-cafe setting.

You will interview, train, and coach team members, uphold food safety standards, and help drive sales while maintaining Panera's culture of warmth and belonging. Flexible hours including nights and weekends are required.