Team Manager

Team Manager Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. You will be part of the leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect. 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 Responsibilities 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. Physical ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds; stand and walk for up to 6 hours. Must communicate clearly and quickly understand directions in a loud environment. Ability to 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. This role requires a background check. Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Veterans. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr