Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to bring warmth and hospitality to guests at its Smyrna bakery-cafe. You will be responsible for interacting with customers, ensuring satisfaction, and supporting the team's success through various duties.

The ideal candidate must be reliable, enjoy working with food, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Competitive pay includes free meals during shifts and other benefits, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about creating joyful experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Enjoy working with food, food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in specific areas (e.g., Prep, Service, Cashier).
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

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

Responsibilities

Your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Execute duties in your specific area (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

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.
• 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

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.

601616 Smyrna, TN - Chaney Road