Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring a Restaurant Team Member in Miami Gardens, FL. In this role, you’ll be the heart of hospitality, delivering excellent service, and creating meaningful experiences for our guests. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and career advancement opportunities.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Join us in bringing Panera warmth to life!

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+), can lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to clearly communicate in a loud environment.
• Enjoy working with food and have basic food safety training.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for specific areas within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest warmly and enthusiastically.
• Assemble fresh food items accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Food service experience

Ability to multitask

Clear 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

As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services in every circumstance. Your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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

Opportunity Is for You

Minimum age requirement (16+), can lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to 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.
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 is preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Location

601583 Miami Gardens, FL - 183rd Street