Team Manager - South Burlington, VT

panerabread; Vermont; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is hiring a Team Manager in South Burlington, VT to lead daily shifts, support guest experience, and develop a growing team. You will drive guest satisfaction, coach staff, and ensure smooth operation with a focus on quality and speed.

This role requires strong leadership, flexibility with hours, and a commitment to Panera's welcoming culture. Equal opportunity employer and competitive pay are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop team members by coaching and motivating them to exceed goals in sales and guest experience.
• Ensure food safety standards are trained and maintained.
• Participate in interviewing and selection of staff.
• Run great shifts and maintain Panera's high standards.
• Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Training & development

Job description

Team Manager - South Burlington, VT

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!

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

Competitive Pay: $18 - $23.50

601612 South Burlington, VT - Shelburne Road