Cafe Team Member — Flexible Hours & Growth

4996 Panera Bread Tunnel Rd DT; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & tips

Meal discounts

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Panera Bread in Asheville is seeking Restaurant Team Members to join our community-focused bakery-café. You will connect with guests, contribute to a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and help donate unsold items to local organizations, supporting our mission to give back.

Learn multiple roles from cashier to baking and barista, with bi-weekly pay and clear opportunities for career growth. Must be 16+, hours are flexible (15–40 weekly), and you will operate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to work & learn in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work 15-40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Meet & greet our guests, delivering excellent customer service in every circumstance.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.
• Step in & support your manager and team.
• Learn different positions, such as: cashier, baking, drive-thru (at applicable locations), salad & sandwich makers, barista, dishwashing, and dining room cleanliness.
• Our cashiers are the friendly face of Panera. You’re in charge of welcoming customers, taking their orders, helping them have a great experience, and sending them off with a smile.
• Our salad & sandwich makers assemble a wide range of menu items ensuring every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently.
• Be committed to health & food safety.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Fast learner

Job description

Panera Bread in Asheville is seeking Restaurant Team Members to join our community-focused bakery-café. You will connect with guests, contribute to a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and help donate unsold items to local organizations, supporting our mission to give back.

Learn multiple roles from cashier to baking and barista, with bi-weekly pay and clear opportunities for career growth. Must be 16+, hours are flexible (15–40 weekly), and you will operate in a fast-paced environment.