Warmth-First Cafe Team Member

Panera Bread; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free meals

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy with every guest interaction. You’ll help with salads, soups, and sandwiches, greet guests, and keep the bakery-cafe running smoothly.

This role offers competitive pay, team tips, free on-shift meals, vacation and holidays for full-time team members, and benefits like health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with match. Previous food service is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with guests.
• Food safety awareness and positive service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Assist in assembling salads, soups, and sandwiches with care and accuracy.
• Help across bakery-cafe areas: production, prep, service, cashier, expo, drive-thru, barista, guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to be the heart of hospitality, delivering warmth, care, and joy with every guest interaction. You’ll help with salads, soups, and sandwiches, greet guests, and keep the bakery-cafe running smoothly.

This role offers competitive pay, team tips, free on-shift meals, vacation and holidays for full-time team members, and benefits like health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with match. Previous food service is a plus.