Team Manager - Orchard Park, NY

Panera LLC; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match

Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Orchard Park, NY, is seeking a Team Manager to lead and inspire a dynamic team while delivering excellent guest experiences. You will ensure the quality of food and service and develop team members to achieve their goals in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of restaurant management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive during busy periods. Enjoy competitive pay and great perks in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by food quality and service.
• Build relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests.
• Lead and develop team members to exceed sales goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Job description

Team Manager - Orchard Park, NY

Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact—every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses
• Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

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).

Other Requirements

• This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 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.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Compensation

Competitive Pay: $20 - $23.50

Location

Orchard Park, NY – 601119 Orchard Park, NY - N Buffalo Rd