Team Manager
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Server/Wait Staff, Restaurant Manager
Base pay range: $23.50/hr - $25.00/hr
Flynn Panera is a franchisee of Panera Bread. Flynn Panera is built on a decentralized business model, which means that each geographic area is led by a Market Leader. Reporting to the ML are Area Directors, who are multiple unit operators, responsible for the overall functions of the cafés in their areas. Reporting to the Area Directors are the General Managers, who are the chief café managers responsible for the overall running of their cafés.
Assistant Managers help run their departments and support everyday management. The team includes Team Managers who oversee staff.
We strive to hire only the best, starting with our leadership. Our leaders within Flynn Panera have over 190+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, and 60+ years with Flynn Group.
We are one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn. Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world‑class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Planet Fitness. Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands. We will achieve this by focusing on our core values:
Care Genuinely for People, Play Like a Champion, and Win as One.
- As a Team Manager at Panera Bread, you would be responsible for providing outstanding leadership to your team.
- You must be passionate about the industry, inspiring others, coaching, counseling, creating a profitable environment, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Our managers must maintain high standards of restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality and safety, and facility management. Warmth is our business. It’s what we do best.
- We are looking for experienced restaurant professionals with a steady, stable employment track record, attention to detail, and outstanding social skills.
- Serve as a role‑model and lead the team.
- Ensure that team members provide great customer service.
- Take ownership for the business performance of the restaurant.
- Maintain a safe, secure and healthy environment by following all safety and sanitation standards and procedures.
- Run quality opening, mid‑ and closing shifts, ensuring a consistent positive customer experience.
- Coordinate the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts.
- Greet customers and do table visits to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Recruit, train and motivate staff.
- Assist the specialist within the bakery‑café, ensuring team members are properly trained and fully competent in all aspects of food service and customer support.
- Ensure objectives are achieved while operating within all company guidelines, cultural values and following ethical business practices.
- Exhibit a professional image and promote and embody our values and beliefs as outlined on the Premier Card.
- At least 1–2 years of hospitality experience.
- Food management certifications are a plus.
- Must have the “Run it Like You Own It” mentality.
- Excellent organization, customer service and time‑management skills.
- Proven track record for leadership.
- Passion, energy and a positive attitude.
- Work well under pressure and be able to work with a diverse group of people.
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Reference checks.
- Competitive wages.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Meal discounts.
- Health benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation.
- Development opportunities.
- Must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours.
- Must safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc., up to 50 pounds.
- Must read and write to facilitate communication.
- Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.
The associate is responsible for performing the essential responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The associate should notify Flynn Panera of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation. This job description may not list all duties for this position and the associate in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs.
Flynn Panera reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Panera may terminate employment at any time.
Flynn Panera is a growing franchise within Flynn Group that offers stability, opportunity for advancement as well as a great environment, training and benefits. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to their fullest potential within a culture you won’t want to quit!
Seniority LevelMid‑Senior Level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionOther
IndustriesRestaurants
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