Team Manager - Wallingford, NY

Panera LLC; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager for its Wallingford, CT location. In this role, you will be part of the leadership team, ensuring guest satisfaction and team development during shifts.

The ideal candidate should possess at least one year of restaurant management experience and be certified in food safety. This position offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, making it a great opportunity for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• Flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff.
• Lead, manage and develop team members by coaching and inspiring them.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train team in food safety standards and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Problem-Solving

Job description

Team Manager – Wallingford, NY

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.

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!

Your Role Includes:

• Ensure 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• 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.
• 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: $20 - $24.50. 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.

Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.