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.
Responsibilities
- Execute the duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (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.
Qualifications
- Minimum age requirement of 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Stand for extended periods.
- Communicate clearly and 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).
- Enjoy working with food (food service experience preferred but not required).
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
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.