Morning Opener Team Member

4792 Panera Bread New Albany DT; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & tipping

Meal discounts

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Panera Bread New Albany is hiring Restaurant Team Members for early morning shifts. You’ll greet guests, handle orders, and help keep the cafe running smoothly while learning multiple roles. This team emphasizes warmth, belonging, growth, and trust in daily operations and guest experience.

Positions offer flexible scheduling with full or part-time options. Competitive wages, meal discounts, and opportunities for career growth are highlighted as core benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work 12–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and deliver excellent service.
• Contribute to a welcoming, warm team culture.
• Support the manager and team as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Learning on the job

Job description

Panera Bread is now hiring Restaurant Team Members available to work Early Mornings!

At Panera, you will become part of a team where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, impact the bakery-café’s growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local community organizations.

Panera Perks:

• Competitive wages & team tipping. (Bi-weekly pay)
• Employee Meal Discounts.
• Flexible scheduling, with full or part-time positions available.
• Career Growth Opportunities.

Requirements for the Team Member Position include:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to work & learn in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work 12-40 hours a week.

As a Team Member at Panera, your job is to:

• Meet & greet our guests, delivering excellent customer service in every circumstance.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.
• Step in & support your manager and team.
• Learn different positions, such as: cashier, baking, drive-thru (at applicable locations), salad & sandwich makers, barista, dishwashing, and dining room cleanliness.
• Our cashiers are the friendly face of Panera. You’re in charge of welcoming customers, taking their orders, helping them have a great experience, and sending them off with a smile.
• Our salad & sandwich makers assemble a wide range of menu items ensuring every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently.
• Be committed to health & food safety.

Growth opportunities at Panera:

• A Path to Success - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
• Skills & Training - Every day at Panera we help build your skills & prepare you for a strong career - whatever your goals may be.

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: Competitive salary