Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a dedicated Restaurant Team Member to create exceptional experiences for our guests. You'll be the heart of hospitality, responsible for serving local communities and ensuring every guest receives our best. In this role, you will greet guests warmly, prepare fresh, delicious food, and maintain a welcoming environment while thriving in a fast-paced setting.

Enjoy competitive pay ranging from $17.00 to $19.00, flexible scheduling, free meals on shift, and numerous benefits, including medical insurance and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement 16+, able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a loud environment.
• Passionate about making guests smile and creating comfort.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Prepare fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ability to multitask

Food safety understanding

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 your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC).
• 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+, able to 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.
• Have 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, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Competitive pay: $17.00 – $19.00. 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.