Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera LLC in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to bring warmth and care to every guest interaction. This role is key in creating meaningful customer experiences in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assembling food orders, and maintaining cleanliness.

The ideal candidate is 16 or older, can lift up to 25 lbs, and thrives under pressure, with opportunities for career advancement, flexible scheduling, and competitive pay including team tips.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement is 16+ and can lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Passionate about creating moments of comfort and joy.

Responsibilities

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

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. 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

• 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.
• Support guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas while staying on the move.
• 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 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).
• Enjoys 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.

Location

600859 Simpsonville, SC - Harrison Bridge Road