Guest-First Café Team Member

Panera Bread; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team

Free on-shift meals & unlimitedfounta

Job summary

Panera Bread in New York is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction as you help deliver Panera warmth to life. You’ll perform duties across bakery-cafe areas, greet guests with genuine enthusiasm, assemble fresh salads, soups and sandwiches, and keep the dining area clean and inviting.

Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is appreciated to support the team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and training as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Execute duties for bakery-cafe areas (Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive-Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency.
• 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.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.

Job description

Panera Bread in New York is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction as you help deliver Panera warmth to life. You’ll perform duties across bakery-cafe areas, greet guests with genuine enthusiasm, assemble fresh salads, soups and sandwiches, and keep the dining area clean and inviting.

Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is appreciated to support the team.