Guest Experience Team Member — Free Meals & Tips Eligible

Panera Bread; Middletown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Team tips eligibility

Paid time off (full-time)

Medical, dental, vision & life ins.

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warm service and high-quality food in a fast-paced bakery-cafe environment. You will greet guests, assemble meals with care, and support the team across service, prep, and cashier areas.

You’ll help keep the dining area clean and safe, follow daily priorities, and adapt with a positive attitude. This role offers competitive pay, team tips eligibility, and full-time benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age 16+ and be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Clear communication in a loud environment is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and joy in making guests smile are required.
• Willingness to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain clean, safe, and inviting environment per food safety standards.
• Stay informed about daily priorities and adapt with a positive attitude.
• Support team by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Punctuality

Clear communication

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warm service and high-quality food in a fast-paced bakery-cafe environment. You will greet guests, assemble meals with care, and support the team across service, prep, and cashier areas.

You’ll help keep the dining area clean and safe, follow daily priorities, and adapt with a positive attitude. This role offers competitive pay, team tips eligibility, and full-time benefits where applicable.