Guest-First Café Team Member

Panera Bread; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free meals on shift

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction in our bakery-cafe. You will connect with guests, contribute to Panera’s growing business, and help bring warmth to your local community.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling salads, soups, and sandwiches, assisting across service areas, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication with guests, managers, and team in a loud environment.
• Food Handler’s Card or training as required by law; food service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction in our bakery-cafe. You will connect with guests, contribute to Panera’s growing business, and help bring warmth to your local community.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling salads, soups, and sandwiches, assisting across service areas, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.