Guest-Experience Café Team Member

panerabread; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Team member rewards

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every guest. You’ll connect with guests, support daily operations across production, prep, service, and cashier roles, and help ensure the bakery-cafe runs smoothly.

Join a team that values flexibility, competitive pay, meal benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must be at least 16, capable of lifting 25 lbs, and comfortable working evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• You meet the minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members' directions in a loud environment.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• You're passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can multitask with ease.
• You're reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law)
• You enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

Responsibilities

• Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas within the bakery-cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive-Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency - no assembly lines, just real ingredients and great food.
• Stay on the move - assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Be informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude - every guest gets our best.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Flexibility

Guest service

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every guest. You’ll connect with guests, support daily operations across production, prep, service, and cashier roles, and help ensure the bakery-cafe runs smoothly.

Join a team that values flexibility, competitive pay, meal benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must be at least 16, capable of lifting 25 lbs, and comfortable working evenings, weekends, and