Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Health insurance options

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a Restaurant Team Member in Holland, OH. This role is essential to providing a warm and friendly experience for our guests and ensuring the bakery-cafe's success.

As a team member, you'll execute key duties, maintain cleanliness and safety, and build relationships with guests. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive health coverages.

Join us and help bring Panera's warmth to our community!

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passion for making people smile.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and accuracy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passion for making people smile.
• Thirst for 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 is preferred but not required.)

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.

Location

601158 Holland, OH - Airport Highway

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

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