Guest-First Café Team Member

Panera Bread; Lathrup Village (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation & holidays (full-time)

Health, dental, vision & lifeInsurance

Pet insurance & 401(k) with match

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to serve guests with warmth and attention across our bakery-cafe environment. You will support production, prep, service, cash handling, drive-thru, and barista functions while ensuring high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes fast pace, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior food service experience is helpful but not required, and comprehensive benefits are available

Qualifications

• Requires clear communication in a loud environment.
• Food Handler’s Card may be required by law.
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and assist across bakery-cafe areas (Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive-Thru, Barista).
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and speed.
• Stay mobile to assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting space following food safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to serve guests with warmth and attention across our bakery-cafe environment. You will support production, prep, service, cash handling, drive-thru, and barista functions while ensuring high standards of food safety and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes fast pace, strong communication, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior food service experience is helpful but not required, and comprehensive benefits are available