Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member for its West Allis location in Wisconsin. This role is crucial in providing exceptional guest experiences, requiring warm hospitality and active multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

You will greet guests, prepare food, and ensure cleanliness while enjoying competitive pay, free meals on shift, and flexible scheduling. Join us to create moments of joy and connection at our bakery cafe!

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must communicate clearly in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties for specific areas within the bakery-cafe.
• Greet every guest with genuine warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Communication skills

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. 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. You will support bringing Panera warmth to life and help ensure every guest receives our best.

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, 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.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Minimum age requirement of 16+ and able to 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).


• 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.