Team Manager - Norfolk, VA

Panera LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager in Norfolk, VA. In this leadership role, you will help run shifts, support team development, and maintain high culinary standards.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring top-notch guest experiences, developing team members, and participating in hiring processes. Ideal candidates should have restaurant management experience and certification in food safety. Join a company committed to warmth, belonging, and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-​paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction with food and service quality.
• Develop team members by coaching and motivating them.
• Participate in the hiring process for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Food Safety Standards

Guest Service

Communication

Job description

Team Manager – Norfolk, VA

About the Role

As a Team Manager at Panera, you will be part of the bakery‑cafe’s leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• 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).
• Any job offer is conditional upon the results of a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans