Team Manager

Team Manager – PANERA CAFE Team Managers make every shift shine. As a Team Manager at Panera, you are key to the success of your bakery‑cafe. You handle a wide range of responsibilities, all to ensure that both customers and associates have a great experience. Responsibilities Build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors: Warmth for guests: Making people smile; Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks; Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative; Win together: Working (and winning) as a team; Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success; Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others. Ensure extraordinary guest experiences. Make sure every customer is delighted by the quality of our food, service, staff, and safety measures. Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term, loyal customers. Help your bakery‑cafe grow and succeed. Coach and motivate your team to exceed your bakery‑cafe's goals—for sales, speed of service, order accuracy, and cafe health. Train your team on food safety standards and ensure they are maintained. Lead, manage, and develop your associates. Hire and onboard new associates and provide ongoing training and development, including constructive feedback, as needed. Keep your team energized and engaged. Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements. Qualifications Proven ability to direct, motivate, coach, and develop others in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated ability to run great shifts. 1+ year(s) of restaurant management experience preferred. ServSafe certification (or ability to pass). At least 18 years of age. Must submit to a background check. Committed to and experienced with health and food safety. Can work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Benefits Competitive pay and quarterly bonus. Free meals on shifts. Paid vacation & holidays for full‑time team members. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available. Career growth opportunities. Growth Opportunities Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. If your goal is Assistant General Manager or General Manager, we’ll help you get there. Nationwide opportunities – we open about 100 new cafes each year. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. Disabled/Veterans. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunity. Location: 600916 Sterling Heights, MI - Van Dyke Avenue #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC