Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Lathrup Village (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC seeks a Restaurant Team Member in Lathrup Village, MI. This role focuses on delivering exceptional hospitality, connecting with guests, and serving quality food in a dynamic environment.

As the heart of our bakery-cafe, you will greet customers, assemble fresh meals, and maintain cleanliness while ensuring a positive experience. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and numerous benefits, including healthcare and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement is 16 or older.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills in a loud environment.
• Passion for creating moments of comfort and connection.
• Completion of basic food safety training required.

Responsibilities

• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment.
• Support team success with cleaning and stocking duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Food service experience

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 connect with guests, directly impact the bakery‑cafe’s growing business, and serve local communities across the country. Bring 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

• 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.

Your daily responsibilities may include duties specific to your area within the bakery‑cafe such as Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.

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 requirement (16+)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Excellent communication skills and ability to 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
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and multitask with ease
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Completion of 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 upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

600662 Lathrup Village, MI - Southfield Road