Hospitality Team Member: Warmth & Quick Service

Panera Bread; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals

Paid vacation

Healthcare

401(k) with match

Meal benefits

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 connect with guests, impact the bakery-cafe’s growth, and help bring Panera warmth to life across local communities.

Your daily responsibilities include greeting guests warmly, assisting in areas such as Production, Prep, Service, and Cashier, assembling fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches, staying active on the floor, and keeping a clean, safe

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ required.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Food Handler’s Card, as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment per food safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Food safety

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 connect with guests, impact the bakery-cafe’s growth, and help bring Panera warmth to life across local communities.

Your daily responsibilities include greeting guests warmly, assisting in areas such as Production, Prep, Service, and Cashier, assembling fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches, staying active on the floor, and keeping a clean, safe