Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Frenchtown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member to embody warmth and hospitality in every guest interaction. This role entails serving and assembling fresh food and maintaining a clean environment while adapting to daily priorities.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a passion for customer service. Benefits include competitive pay, paid vacation, medical insurance, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 16+ years.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passion for customer service.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety understanding

Reliability and punctuality

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent service in every circumstance.
• Execute duties in 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 to 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 and team tips eligibility.
• Free on-shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages.
• Flexible, reliable scheduling.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays (for full-time team members).
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match available.
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
• Tuition discounts.
• Perks and rewards for team members.
• Team member assistance program.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 16+ years.
• Ability 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 a passion for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic food safety understanding and completion of practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Experience with food service preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans.