Team Manager - Hamburg, NY

Panera Bread is a reputable bakery-cafe chain recognized for its warm, inviting atmosphere and commitment to quality food and exceptional customer service. With a welcoming culture that values growth, support, and shared success, Panera fosters an environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. As a leader in the fast-casual dining space, Panera emphasizes purpose-driven leadership, offering its employees a chance to make a real impact every day while enjoying competitive pay and a variety of appealing perks. The establishment is known for its passion for excellent quality food and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and customer satisfaction across all its bakery-cafes nationwide.

The role of a Team Manager at Panera Bread is a dynamic leadership position that plays a pivotal part in ensuring each shift operates smoothly and efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected by guests. Team Managers are celebrated for their ability to bring out the best in their teams, drive sales, encourage a positive guest experience, and uphold Panera’s culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with restaurant management experience who are passionate about coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment.

As a Team Manager, the hired candidate will help lead and motivate a team of associates, ensuring that every guest is delighted by the quality of food and service they receive. The role includes responsibilities such as building strong customer relationships, participating in hiring and selection processes, training team members on food safety standards, and fostering a culture that inspires and celebrates success. This position requires flexibility, as it involves working evenings and weekends, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities quickly.

Panera supports its Team Managers by providing valuable benefits, including competitive pay with eligibility for quarterly bonuses, free meals during shifts, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, comprehensive medical and dental insurance, vision coverage, life and pet insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition discounts, career advancement opportunities, and an employee assistance program. With these benefits, Panera ensures that its leaders are well-supported as they lead their teams and grow their careers within the company.

Joining Panera Bread as a Team Manager means more than just managing daily operations; it means becoming an ambassador of the company’s guiding values by making people smile, fostering learning and growth, finding solutions, promoting teamwork, and celebrating collective success consistently. It’s an opportunity to rise and grow with a team that values every member's contribution while delivering a fantastic experience to guests by sharing the best of bread and hospitality.