Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Southern Gateway (VA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Free meals and beverages

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match available

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Virginia is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to deliver exceptional hospitality and maintain a welcoming environment. Responsibilities include serving guests, food preparation, and ensuring cleanliness in the bakery-cafe.

This role offers competitive pay, free on-shift meals, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+).
• Clear communication skills in a loud environment.
• Reliable and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety understanding

Multitasking

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 will host guests, manage food preparation, and maintain the welcoming environment of the bakery‑cafe.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches with care, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist 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.
• Stay informed about daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude.
• 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+)
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. and standing for extended periods
• Clear 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
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can multitask with ease
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• 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

Actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors including candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

Location: 601694 Stafford, VA - South Gateway Drive