Team Manager - Southbury, CT

Team Manager — Southbury, CT Lead a bakery‑cafe team, ensuring high standards of food quality, service, and staff performance. Manage shifts, coach and motivate team members, support career development, and uphold Panera’s culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Key Responsibilities Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of food, service, and staff. Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term, loyal guests. Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching, inspiring and motivating them to exceed sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience goals. Participate in interviewing and selection of new staff. Train the team in food safety standards and ensure ongoing compliance. Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum age: 18 years. 1+ year of restaurant management experience preferred. Proven ability to lead shifts, motivate, coach and develop others in a fast‑paced environment. ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain certification). Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and busy periods. Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 25 pounds and stand/walk for up to 6 hours. Strong communication skills in a loud environment. Benefits Competitive pay $19 – $23.50 per hour (plus quarterly bonuses). Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance and 401(k) with company match. Career advancement & leadership development opportunities. Tuition discounts. Team member assistance program. Other perks and rewards for team members. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Panera Bread is an equal opportunity employer. Additional requested compensation varies with candidate experience and location. Southbury, CT – Main Street North. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC