Guest-First Restaurant Team Member

panerabread; Bellevue (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free meals on shift

Flexible scheduling

Benefits package

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, greeting guests, assembling fresh items, and supporting operations across service and expo areas. You’ll help ensure a clean, safe, and inviting bakery-cafe environment while adapting to daily priorities with a positive attitude.

The role emphasizes warmth, gratitude in service, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and benefit considerations for full-time team members.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
• Completion of basic food safety training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and provide enthusiastic service.
• Assist in bakery-cafe areas: Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Drive-Thru, Barista, QC.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and accuracy.
• Stay on the move, help at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment following food safety protocols.
• Prepare for the next shift by stocking and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Multitasking

Communication in a loud environment

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Panera Bread is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, greeting guests, assembling fresh items, and supporting operations across service and expo areas. You’ll help ensure a clean, safe, and inviting bakery-cafe environment while adapting to daily priorities with a positive attitude.

The role emphasizes warmth, gratitude in service, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and benefit considerations for full-time team members.