Guest Experience Cafe Team Member

Panera Bread; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay plus tips

Free meals

Paid time off

Insurance (medical)

401(k) with match

Perks & rewards

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy with every guest interaction. You’ll join a bakery-cafe that values personal connections, real ingredients, and great food while supporting team success through cleaning, stocking, and efficient task execution.

You will be part of a fast-paced environment, serving salads, soups, and sandwiches with precision, and ensuring a clean, inviting dining area.

Qualifications

• Greet guests warmly and communicate clearly
• Provide friendly, efficient service
• Work well in a fast-paced team environment

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm
• Assist in production, prep, service, cashier, expo, drive-thru, barista and guest experiences
• Assemble salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and speed
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards across the bakery-cafe
• Support team by stocking and setting up for the next shift
• Adapt to daily priorities and assist guests as needed

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy with every guest interaction. You’ll join a bakery-cafe that values personal connections, real ingredients, and great food while supporting team success through cleaning, stocking, and efficient task execution.

You will be part of a fast-paced environment, serving salads, soups, and sandwiches with precision, and ensuring a clean, inviting dining area.