Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in Bryant, Arkansas is looking for a Restaurant Team Member to deliver excellent customer service and create meaningful guest experiences. You'll be responsible for greeting guests with warmth, preparing food, and maintaining a clean environment.

The position offers competitive pay, free meals on shift, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Join us to bring our vision of warmth and hospitality to life!

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Basic food safety understanding

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. You’ll 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, delivering excellent services in every circumstance.
• Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (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

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication skills and ability to quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
• Passion for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Capability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and multitask with ease.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 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

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.