Guest-Focused Bakery Café Team Member

Panera Bread; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, bringing warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction. You will support in delivering Panera warmth, assist across production, prep, service, and cashier areas, and help ensure guests receive our best.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced setting, greet guests warmly, and contribute to a clean, welcoming bakery-cafe. Previous food service experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to clearly communicate and understand directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for making people smile.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assist in assembling fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with accuracy and efficiency.
• Support guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment following food safety standards.
• Stay informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude.
• Assist with cleaning, stocking duties and set up for the next shift.

Skills

Greet guests with warmth

Customer service

multitask in fast-paced setting

Education

Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, bringing warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction. You will support in delivering Panera warmth, assist across production, prep, service, and cashier areas, and help ensure guests receive our best.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced setting, greet guests warmly, and contribute to a clean, welcoming bakery-cafe. Previous food service experience is a plus, but not required.