Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to deliver warm hospitality to every guest. As part of the team, you will create meaningful experiences by connecting with guests and ensuring they receive the best service possible.

Your role includes greeting guests, assembling food items, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting team success. The position offers competitive pay, free meals on shift, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including medical insurance and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 16+; can lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Enjoy working with food. Food service experience preferred but not required.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Customer service

Ability to multitask

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 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

As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services in every circumstance. Your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 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 & rewards for team members.
• Team member assistance program.

Qualifications

Minimum age requirement: 16+; 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.
• 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 preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans.

Location

600907 Gastonia, NC - East Franklin Boulevard.

Compensation

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.