Hospitality-Driven Restaurant Team Member

panerabread; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Insurance benefits

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Chicago, IL is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to join our hospitality-focused bakery-cafe. You will greet guests, assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches, and help keep the dining area clean and welcoming. This role emphasizes warmth, teamwork, and delivering our best every shift.

Ideal candidates are at least 16, able to lift up to 25 lbs, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay, meals, scheduling flexibility, and benefits for eligible team

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+; lift up to 25 lbs; stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills; make guests smile.
• Passion for creating moments of comfort and joy.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment; multitasks.
• Reliable, punctual; flexible for evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Food Handler's Card as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and speed.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment; follow food safety standards.
• Support team by completing cleaning and stocking duties and setting up next shift.

Job description

Panera Bread in Chicago, IL is hiring a Restaurant Team Member to join our hospitality-focused bakery-cafe. You will greet guests, assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches, and help keep the dining area clean and welcoming. This role emphasizes warmth, teamwork, and delivering our best every shift.

Ideal candidates are at least 16, able to lift up to 25 lbs, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay, meals, scheduling flexibility, and benefits for eligible team