Team Manager

As a Team Manager at Panera, you’ll be part of the bakery‑cafe’s leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect. Your Role Includes 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, manage, 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. 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). Flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds and stand or walk for up to 6 hours. Capability to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others. Background check required. Benefits Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses Free on‑shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! Location: Loves Park, IL The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Equal Opportunity Employer : Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC