Team Manager - Stamford, CT

panerabread; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free meals on shift

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Leadership development

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera in Stamford, CT is seeking a Team Manager to lead and develop the restaurant team, ensuring guest satisfaction and high standards of service. You will coach staff, drive sales, train on food safety, and participate in hiring to build a strong culture of warmth and teamwork.

The role requires flexible hours, ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain it, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment while communicating clearly with guests and coworkers.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management skills
• Interviewing and selection experience
• Customer service oriented approach
• Food safety and sanitation awareness
• Strong communication and coaching abilities

Responsibilities

• Delight guests with food quality and service
• Build relationships to foster loyalty
• Lead, manage, and develop team members through coaching and motivation
• Participate in interviewing and selecting staff
• Train team on food safety standards and ensure compliance
• Contribute to a warm, inclusive culture of growth and trust

Job description

Team Manager - Stamford, CT

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 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.
• 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: $22 - $26.50

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

606273 Stamford, CT - High Ridge Road