Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member for their bakery-cafe in Gainesville, Virginia. In this role, you'll connect with guests, execute duties across various areas, and maintain a welcoming environment.

Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and medical insurance for full-time members. Join Panera and help create moments of joy for every guest!

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.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Customer service orientation

Job description

Restaurant Team Member – Panera Bread

Panera Bread believes 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 opportunity to connect with our guests, directly impact the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and serve local communities across the country.

Responsibilities

• Execute 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.
• 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 eligible for team tips.
• 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: 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication and quick understanding of 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and 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 preferred but not required).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans.