Team Manager-Shelby Township,MI

Panera Bread; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals

Unlimited beverages

Paid vacation

Insurance options

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Team Manager to lead bakery-cafe shifts, develop staff, and uphold high guest service standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor teammates, participate in interviews, train on food safety, and contribute to a warm, inclusive culture that values teamwork and guest satisfaction.

This role requires 18+ and restaurant management experience; flexible hours including nights and weekends, plus a background check.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead shifts and develop staff.
• Strong guest service focus and ability to build relationships with guests.

Responsibilities

• Make sure every guest is delighted by the quality of food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching and motivation to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience.
• Participate in interviewing and selection of new staff.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Guest service

Food safety knowledge

ServSafe certification

Job description

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
• Perks & rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

As a Team Manager, you’ll 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.

As a Team Manager at Panera, Your Role Includes:

• 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, manager 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.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• 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).
• This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.
• While performing this job, the Team Manager role is regularly required to:
  • 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