Restaurant Team Member

Panera LLC; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical and dental benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Restaurant Team Member in West Bend, Wisconsin. In this role, you will bring warmth and care to every guest interaction, ensuring an inviting atmosphere in the bakery-cafe.

The position offers competitive pay, free on-shift meals, paid time off for full-timers, medical and dental benefits, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Applicants must be 16 or older and enjoy working with food. Join us to create meaningful experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement (16+).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a love for making people smile.

Responsibilities

• Educate on daily priorities and adapt positively.
• Greet every guest with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assemble fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches accurately.
• Maintain a clean and inviting environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food service experience

Ability to communicate clearly

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. 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

• Educate yourself on daily priorities and adapt to changes with a positive attitude—every guest gets our best.
• 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.
• Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift.
• Deliver excellent services in every circumstance as an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction.

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+)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Ability to clearly communicate and 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
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law)
• Enjoys working with food (food service experience preferred but not required)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Location: 601566 West Bend, WI – West Paradise Drive

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 on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.