Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Join Panera LLC as a Restaurant Team Member in Bentonville, AR, where you will be the heart of hospitality, connecting with guests and ensuring they receive our best service. Responsibilities include delivering exceptional service, assembling fresh food, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, flexible scheduling, and various benefits. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong interpersonal skills. Join us in making every guest experience meaningful!

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Reliability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent service to every guest.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Food service experience

Job description

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

• Act as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction and delivering excellent service in every circumstance.
• Execute the duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC).
• 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.

What’s In It for You

• 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

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a love for making people smile.
• Passion for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced environment and ability to multitask with ease.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Completion of basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoyment of working with food (food service experience preferred but not required).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

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.

606202 Bentonville, AR - SE Walton Boulevard