Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible, reliable scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in Greenville, SC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member to connect with our amazing guests and create memorable experiences. You'll play a key role in providing warm hospitality while ensuring that every guest receives our best service.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a passion for customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay, free meals during shifts, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to clearly communicate in a loud environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Enjoy working with food; food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in specific areas of the bakery-café.
• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.
• Support team success by completing cleaning duties.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Passion for customer service

Fast-paced environment adaptability

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 will connect directly with our amazing guests, impact the bakery‑café’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

• Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery‑café (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 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ 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.
• Thrive 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

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. Individual compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

606161 Greenville, SC - N. Pleasantburg Drive