Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to deliver exceptional hospitality and create meaningful experiences for guests. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling food orders with fresh ingredients, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills and thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Join us for competitive pay, free meals during shifts, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities. Become part of a team dedicated to warm service and local community support.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Passionate about customer service and creating positive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute specific duties in areas like Service, Cashier, and Prep.
• Greet guests warmly and assist them throughout their experience.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the serving environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication

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

• Execute the duties for their specific areas 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.

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

• Meet the minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly 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 is 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 on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

601064 Bowling Green, KY - Campbell Lane