Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member in Creve Coeur, MO. In this role, you'll bring warmth, care, and joy to every guest interaction while serving fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a passion for making people smile.

Benefits include competitive pay, flexible scheduling, free meals, medical insurance, and career advancement opportunities. Ideal candidates are reliable and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Clearly communicate and understand directions in a loud environment.
• Enjoy working with food, food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Communication skills

Reliability

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

• Serve as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services 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, 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 requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• 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.
• Thrives 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

Location: 600708 Creve Coeur, MO - Old Olive Street Road