
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $23.00 - $27.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
quarterly bonuses
free on-shift meals
Unlimited fountain beverages
Paid vacation
Sick Time
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) with match
career advancement
leadership development opportunities
tuition discounts
Team Member Assistance Program
perks and rewards for team members
Job Description
Panera Bread is a renowned bakery-cafe chain that specializes in serving fresh, high-quality bakery items, sandwiches, soups, salads, and specialty beverages in a warm and welcoming environment. Founded with a passion for better food and a commitment to community engagement, Panera has grown to become a beloved destination for guests looking for delicious meals and exceptional service. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust, emphasizing the importance of both guest satisfaction and employee development. They operate with strong guiding values and behaviors that encourage team collaboration, continuous learning, and celebrating success while making a positive impact every day.
The Team Manager role at Panera is a crucial leadership position within the bakery-cafe's operational team. As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for driving shift success by leading, motivating, and inspiring team members to deliver superior guest experiences consistently. This role requires coaching staff to meet and exceed performance goals related to sales, speed, order accuracy, and customer service while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. You will participate actively in the hiring and training process, ensuring the team is equipped with the right skills and knowledge, particularly food safety standards, including ServSafe certification.
This position offers a vibrant and fast-paced work environment that demands flexibility, including availability for nights and weekends. Panera values its team members and provides competitive pay ranging from $23 to $27.50 per hour, along with quarterly bonuses. Additional perks include free on-shift meals, unlimited fountain beverages, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match. Career advancement and leadership development opportunities are abundant, supported through tuition discounts and various team member rewards and assistance programs.
Joining Panera as a Team Manager means becoming an ambassador of the brand's core values and contributing to a culture where every guest interaction is memorable, and team members feel valued and empowered to grow. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a dynamic food-service environment and are passionate about leading teams to achieve excellence. By being part of the Panera family, you will help create an inviting space where the best thing about bread is sharing it, making the familiar fantastic for the community every day.
The Team Manager role at Panera is a crucial leadership position within the bakery-cafe's operational team. As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for driving shift success by leading, motivating, and inspiring team members to deliver superior guest experiences consistently. This role requires coaching staff to meet and exceed performance goals related to sales, speed, order accuracy, and customer service while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. You will participate actively in the hiring and training process, ensuring the team is equipped with the right skills and knowledge, particularly food safety standards, including ServSafe certification.
This position offers a vibrant and fast-paced work environment that demands flexibility, including availability for nights and weekends. Panera values its team members and provides competitive pay ranging from $23 to $27.50 per hour, along with quarterly bonuses. Additional perks include free on-shift meals, unlimited fountain beverages, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match. Career advancement and leadership development opportunities are abundant, supported through tuition discounts and various team member rewards and assistance programs.
Joining Panera as a Team Manager means becoming an ambassador of the brand's core values and contributing to a culture where every guest interaction is memorable, and team members feel valued and empowered to grow. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a dynamic food-service environment and are passionate about leading teams to achieve excellence. By being part of the Panera family, you will help create an inviting space where the best thing about bread is sharing it, making the familiar fantastic for the community every day.
Job 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
- This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- 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
Job 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
Job Duties
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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