Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & team tips

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Holly Springs is looking for a dedicated Restaurant Team Member to join their team. This role emphasizes outstanding hospitality and direct guest interaction, supporting the bakery-cafe's success.

You'll be responsible for preparing food items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Full-time team members receive benefits like paid vacation, medical insurance, and tuition discounts. If you're friendly, reliable, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 16+. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must communicate and understand directions clearly.
• Experience in food service preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties within various areas like Production, Prep, Service, etc.
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety understanding

Multitasking

Communication skills

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. 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 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—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.

What’s In It for You

• 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

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Must 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.
• 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).
• Enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans