Guest-Experience Restaurant Team Member

Panera Bread Company; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team *

Free on-shift meals & unlimitedBev.

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, petins

Job summary

Panera Bread Company is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy with every guest interaction. You will work across areas from production to service, greeting guests, assembling fresh meals, and keeping the bakery-cafe clean and inviting.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for great food and guest experience. Eligible benefits include paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time staff, plus meal benefits and

Qualifications

• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law)
• You have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.

Responsibilities

• Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas within the bakery-cafe.
• 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

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Panera Bread Company is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy with every guest interaction. You will work across areas from production to service, greeting guests, assembling fresh meals, and keeping the bakery-cafe clean and inviting.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for great food and guest experience. Eligible benefits include paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time staff, plus meal benefits and