Team Manager - Arboretum

Panera Bread is a leading bakery-cafe chain renowned for its commitment to quality food, warm hospitality, and community engagement. With a network of bakery-cafes across the United States and Canada, Panera is dedicated to delivering freshly baked bread, delicious meals, and a welcoming environment for millions of guests every day. As a company, Panera values its team members and leaders, celebrating those who bring out the best in themselves and their coworkers. The culture at Panera promotes growth, support, and purpose, creating a workplace where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Panera offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and tuition discounts.

The role of Team Manager at Panera is an exciting leadership position within the bakery-cafe setting. A Team Manager plays a pivotal part in running successful shifts, fostering team development, and ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service are consistently met. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy leading and inspiring teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Team Manager is responsible for cultivating a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust among team members and guests alike. Leaders at Panera are encouraged to coach, motivate, and celebrate their teams' achievements, helping build long-term, loyal guest relationships through remarkable service and engaging experiences.

As a Team Manager, you will be involved in various functions that keep the bakery-cafe operating smoothly. You will participate in hiring and selecting team members, training staff in critical food safety standards, and leading shifts with a focus on achieving excellence in sales, speed, order accuracy, and outstanding guest experience. The ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, is essential to meet the demands of this role. Panera prioritizes the safety and well-being of its team, so the Team Manager role requires physical capability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods, along with clear communication skills in a busy setting.

Panera is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. This role is suited for individuals 18 years or older, preferably with over one year of restaurant management experience and who hold or are able to obtain ServSafe certification. Beyond day-to-day management, the Team Manager serves as an ambassador of Panera's Guiding Values and Behaviors, fostering a positive team atmosphere centered on smiling, learning, teamwork, fun, and celebrating success. Join Panera to not only grow your career but also be part of a company that believes the best thing about bread is sharing it.