Guest-Focused Restaurant Team Member — Bring Warmth & Joy

Panera Bread; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & tips

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401(k) with match

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

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 across our bakery-cafe. You will handle tasks across production, prep, service, cashier, and expo, while ensuring a clean, inviting space and maintaining food safety standards.

This role emphasizes strong guest service, adaptability, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• You are able to greet guests warmly and handle inquiries with a friendly, professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a warm, engaging presence.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Ambassador for Panera Warmth with every guest interaction.
• Greet guests with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment following food safety standards.
• Be informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude.
• Complete cleaning and stocking duties and help set up the next shift.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Reliability

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 across our bakery-cafe. You will handle tasks across production, prep, service, cashier, and expo, while ensuring a clean, inviting space and maintaining food safety standards.

This role emphasizes strong guest service, adaptability, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.