Team Manager

Team Manager overseeing bakery-cafe operations at Panera. Leading team development and ensuring high standards of food quality and guest service.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeChampaign • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

What you’ll need

Minimum age: 18 years of age.
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).

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

restaurant managementfood safety standards

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmotivatingrelationship buildingteam developmentguest experiencesales goalsorder accuracy

Certifications

ServSafe certification