Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring a Restaurant Team Member in Kyle, Texas. This role involves ensuring guests receive exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences in a warm environment. Responsibilities include executing duties in areas like service and prep, maintaining cleanliness, and greeting guests with enthusiasm.

The position offers competitive pay, free meals, health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates are reliable, enjoy working with food, and are eager to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate in a loud environment

Food service experience

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. 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 (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.
• 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 16 years and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Able to clearly communicate and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy 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