Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) matching
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Job Description
Panera Bread is a renowned bakery-cafe chain recognized for its welcoming atmosphere, quality food, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Across its locations, Panera has built a reputation as a leader in the fast-casual dining industry by focusing on fresh ingredients, friendly service, and a menu that appeals to a wide range of customers seeking wholesome and delicious meals. The company fosters a culture that emphasizes leadership development, team support, and community engagement, making it a sought-after employer for individuals passionate about the food service industry and dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
As a leader within Panera, a Team Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that every shift operates smoothly while upholding the brand's high standards for food quality, customer service, and team engagement. This leadership position requires managing, motivating, and developing team members to achieve goals related to sales, speed, accuracy, and guest satisfaction. The Team Manager acts as a culture ambassador, reinforcing values of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence the daily experience of both guests and employees, helping to make Panera a fantastic place to dine and work.
Working at Panera as a Team Manager comes with a host of rewarding benefits, including competitive pay and eligibility for quarterly bonuses, free on-shift meals, and unlimited fountain beverages. Employees also enjoy paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance. Additional perks include a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, career advancement possibilities, leadership development programs, tuition discounts, team member assistance programs, and various rewards that foster engagement and recognition.
The Team Manager is expected to be actively involved in every aspect of shift operations from maintaining food safety standards to participating in hiring new staff members. Leadership in this role involves coaching the team to meet performance objectives while celebrating individual and group achievements. The position demands flexibility with working hours, including nights and weekends, within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and communicate effectively amid typical restaurant noise.
Joining Panera means becoming part of a company that values its people and encourages its leaders to rise to their full potential with purpose and support. Team Managers at Panera have the chance to make meaningful impacts every day by creating positive experiences for guests and fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture. This role is perfect for motivated leaders who thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to contribute to a nationally recognized brand dedicated to sharing good food and great community moments.
As a leader within Panera, a Team Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that every shift operates smoothly while upholding the brand's high standards for food quality, customer service, and team engagement. This leadership position requires managing, motivating, and developing team members to achieve goals related to sales, speed, accuracy, and guest satisfaction. The Team Manager acts as a culture ambassador, reinforcing values of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence the daily experience of both guests and employees, helping to make Panera a fantastic place to dine and work.
Working at Panera as a Team Manager comes with a host of rewarding benefits, including competitive pay and eligibility for quarterly bonuses, free on-shift meals, and unlimited fountain beverages. Employees also enjoy paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance. Additional perks include a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, career advancement possibilities, leadership development programs, tuition discounts, team member assistance programs, and various rewards that foster engagement and recognition.
The Team Manager is expected to be actively involved in every aspect of shift operations from maintaining food safety standards to participating in hiring new staff members. Leadership in this role involves coaching the team to meet performance objectives while celebrating individual and group achievements. The position demands flexibility with working hours, including nights and weekends, within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and communicate effectively amid typical restaurant noise.
Joining Panera means becoming part of a company that values its people and encourages its leaders to rise to their full potential with purpose and support. Team Managers at Panera have the chance to make meaningful impacts every day by creating positive experiences for guests and fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture. This role is perfect for motivated leaders who thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to contribute to a nationally recognized brand dedicated to sharing good food and great community moments.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- 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
- Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- 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
- Ability to communicate effectively in a loud environment
- Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk up to 6 hours
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)
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