Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Ann Arbor, MI, is hiring a Restaurant Team Member who will embody warmth and hospitality. This role requires delivering exceptional service while assembling food with care, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting guests in various capacities.

Enjoy competitive pay, free meals during shifts, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and tuition discounts. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent services in every circumstance.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Food service experience

Ability to stand for extended periods

Multitasking abilities

Job description

Restaurant Team Member

Restaurant Team Member At Panera Bread, we believe every guest deserves our best. As a Restaurant Team Member, you’ll be the heart of hospitality—bringing warmth, care, and joy to every interaction. Restaurant Team Members have the special opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, directly impact the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country. Support in bringing Panera warmth to life and help ensure every guest receives our best. By sharing a warm welcome, delivering food with gratitude, always looking for ways to help, building personal connections, and finding moments to surprise and delight, you help create meaningful experiences that keep guests coming back.

Responsibilities

• Become an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services in every circumstance.
• Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency—no assembly lines, just real ingredients and great food.
• Stay on the move—assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Be informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude—every guest gets our best.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & eligible for team tips.
• Free on‑shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages.
• Flexible, reliable scheduling.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays (for full‑time team members).
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available.
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities.
• Tuition discounts.
• Perks & rewards for team members.
• Team member assistance program.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Communicate and understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with food.
• Food service experience preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Location

Ann Arbor, MI – Plymouth Road (Upland Green) 601105

Compensation

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.