Panera Bread logo

Team Manager

Panera Bread

Merrifield, VAFull-time$21–25.5/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open today

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. Free, no sign-up to start.

At a glance

Compensation
$21–25.5/hr
Location
Merrifield, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe Certification

Job overview

Panera Bread is hiring a Team Manager. Panera Bread seeks a Team Manager to lead shifts, develop team members, and ensure high guest satisfaction. The role involves coaching staff, maintaining food safety standards, building guest relationships, and participating in hiring, all while embodying the company’s values of warmth, growth, and teamwork.

Key focus areas include Make sure every guest is delighted by food, service, and staff, Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term loyal guests, and Lead, manage and develop team members through coaching and motivation.

Important skills include Lead Shifts, Directing Others, Motivating Others, Coaching, Developing Others, and Food Safety Standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lead ShiftsDirecting OthersMotivating OthersCoachingDeveloping OthersFood Safety StandardsCommunication

Qualifications

Must Be 18+ServSafe CertificationAbility to Lift 25 PoundsAbility to Stand and Walk for 6 HoursBackground Check1+ Years Restaurant Management Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave

Full job description

Team Manager

Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact—every day.

Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

What’s In It for You?

  • 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!

As a Team Manager, 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.

As a Team Manager at Panera, 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, manager 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.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

  • 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).

  • This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

  • Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check.

  • While performing this job, the Team Manager role is regularly required to:

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds.

  • Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours.

  • Must be able 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! __

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

competitive wage $21.00-$25.50

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.

601162 Falls Church, VA - Strawberry Lane

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.