Guest-Experience Café Team Member

Panera Bread; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Free meals on shift

Paid time off (PT0)

Benefits package

Perks & rewards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy with every guest interaction. responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling fresh salads, soups and sandwiches, and supporting all bakery-cafe operations.

You will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and reliability. This role offers shift flexibility, tips eligibility, and opportunities to impact local communities

Qualifications

• You meet the minimum age of 16+ and can lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with guests, managers, and team members in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for making guests smile.
• Enthusiastic about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for each guest.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can multitask effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic food safety training is required (Food Handler’s Card).
• Food service experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and efficiency.
• Stay on the move, assisting guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following safety protocols.
• Stay informed about daily priorities and adapt with a positive attitude.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Punctuality

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy with every guest interaction. responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling fresh salads, soups and sandwiches, and supporting all bakery-cafe operations.

You will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and reliability. This role offers shift flexibility, tips eligibility, and opportunities to impact local communities