Restaurant Team Member - Cashier

Panera Bread Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking café where you can thrive in a fun and energetic environment! As a Cashier, you will be the friendly face welcoming customers, taking orders, and ensuring they have a delightful experience. With a focus on teamwork and growth, this role offers opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Enjoy perks like free meals during shifts and competitive pay while being part of a company that values warmth, boldness, and respect. If you are motivated and passionate about good food and great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Eligible for quarterly increases based on performance

Free Meals on shifts

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Qualifications

• Friendly demeanor and great communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and take their orders efficiently.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Support team members and management as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PANERA CAFE RETAIL TEAM MEMBER: CASHIER

Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed—every day, in every way. Come join the fun!

Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for quarterly increases based on performance
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance vacation & 401(k) with match available

Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you’ll thrive on our team.

Our Cashiers are the friendly face of Panera:

As a Cashier, you’re in charge of welcoming customers, taking their orders, helping them have a great experience, and sending them off with a smile. Come share good eating and craveable food with the best customers in town.

As a Cashier at Panera, it’s up to you among other tasks to:

• Ring up orders quickly and accurately.
• Know our menu.
• Help customers with questions or requests.
• Deliver excellent customer service in every circumstance.
• Convey energy, warmth, and a passion for good eating.
• Step in and support your manager and team.

This opportunity is for you if:

• You enjoy people and have great communication skills.
• You want to be part of a fun, energized team that works hard and laughs often.
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.
• You’re committed to health and food safety.
• You’re at least 16 years of age.
• You are passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors:

• Warmth for guests: Making people smile
• Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks
• Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative
• Win together: Working (and winning) as a team
• Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success
• Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others

(Note: Food service/retail experience not required.)

Growth Opportunities at Panera:

• A Path to Success: Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
• Skills and Training: Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career—whatever your goals may be.
• Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year—so you’ll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us.

Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities.

Get ready to rise.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer