Team Manager

About the role

As a Team Manager at Panera, you’ll be part of the bakery‑café’s leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect. You’ll lead with purpose, grow with support, and enjoy a welcoming culture where you can make a real impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of 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.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food‑safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build Panera’s culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Requirements

• 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 availability for nights and weekends with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 lb.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.
• Clear communication and quick understanding of guest and associate directions in a loud environment.
• Background check required for employment.

Benefits

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