Team Manager/ Assistant Manager full time

Panera Bread is a well-established bakery-cafe chain renowned for its commitment to quality food, excellent customer service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. As a leader in the fast-casual dining sector, Panera focuses on delivering freshly baked goods and wholesome meals made with high-quality ingredients. The company places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive culture where team members feel valued, supported, and motivated to excel. With an open and inclusive work environment, Panera offers its employees competitive wages, extensive benefits, and multiple opportunities for career development and advancement. This makes Panera not only a favorite dining destination for customers but also a desirable and rewarding place to work.

The Team Manager position at Panera Bread is a dynamic leadership role that sits at the heart of the bakery-cafe's operations. As a member of the leadership team, the Team Manager is responsible for ensuring that every shift runs smoothly while upholding the company’s high standards for food quality, customer service, and team performance. This role is about more than managing tasks; it involves inspiring and guiding the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences that create lasting loyalty. The Team Manager coaches, motivates, and develops the crew, celebrating their successes and fostering an environment of growth and belonging.

The position offers competitive pay along with eligibility for quarterly bonuses, contributing to financial rewards aligned with performance. Employees in this role also enjoy free on-shift meals, unlimited fountain beverages, and paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays. Comprehensive health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and even pet insurance are available, as well as a 401(k) plan with an employer match. Panera places a strong emphasis on career advancement and professional development, offering leadership training programs and tuition discounts to encourage team managers to grow within the company.

The Team Manager role requires not only strong leadership skills and the ability to handle fast-paced, shifting priorities but also dedication to cultivating a workplace culture grounded in warmth, trust, and fun. This is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, thrive in a team-oriented environment, and want to make a real impact every day. Panera’s commitment to equal opportunity employment and diversity means a broad spectrum of candidates will find an encouraging and supportive place to develop their careers. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and grow with support, Panera invites you to join their team and help make everyday moments fantastic through the shared joy of great food and community.