Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Village of Williamsville is hiring a Restaurant Team Member. You will engage with guests, provide excellent service, and maintain a clean environment while working in various areas of the bakery-café.

The ideal candidate is cheerful, reliable, and enjoys working with food. Benefits include competitive pay, free meals, flexible scheduling, and insurance options for full-time members.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Love making people smile.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Food safety understanding

Job description

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.

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+) and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Can 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 | Competitive pay: $16.00 - $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.

Location: 601397 Williamsville, NY - Main Street