Guest Experience Champion – Food & Service Team Member

Panera Bread; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals

Paid vacation (for full‑time)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Panera Bread seeks a Restaurant Team Member to welcome guests, assemble fresh items, and support daily cafe operations with warmth and care. You will engage with guests, assist across service areas, and help maintain a clean, inviting dining environment in a fast-paced setting.

This role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with competitive pay and team benefits available to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication with guests, managers, and teammates in loud environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Food Handler’s Card or training as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm at each interaction.
• Prepare and assemble salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment following food safety standards.
• Support team success by helping with stocking and shift setup.

Skills

Customer service

Guest greeting

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Panera Bread seeks a Restaurant Team Member to welcome guests, assemble fresh items, and support daily cafe operations with warmth and care. You will engage with guests, assist across service areas, and help maintain a clean, inviting dining environment in a fast-paced setting.

This role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with competitive pay and team benefits available to eligible team members.