Guest-Experience Café Team Member

Panera Bread; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction. You’ll support multiple bakery-cafe areas and help ensure fast, friendly service in a busy environment.

We value reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to multitask, communicate clearly in a loud setting, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Food safety basics are expected, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Able to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to make guests smile.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection and joy for every guest.
• Fast-paced, multitask, reliable, punctual, and flexible for evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Food handler training as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties across production, prep, service, cashier, expo, drive-thru, barista, guest experience, QC, etc.
• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and efficiency.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain clean, safe, and inviting environment per food safety standards.
• Adapt to daily priorities and changes with a positive attitude.
• Complete cleaning and stocking duties and assist with setup for the next shift.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Reliability & punctuality

Flexibility

Education

Minimum age 16

Job description

Panera Bread in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction. You’ll support multiple bakery-cafe areas and help ensure fast, friendly service in a busy environment.

We value reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to multitask, communicate clearly in a loud setting, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Food safety basics are expected, with training provided.