Restaurant Team Member

Restaurant Team Member

As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent service in every circumstance. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC).
• 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.
• Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas while staying on the move.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food‑safety standards and cleaning protocols.
• Stay 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.

Minimum requirements and preferred skills:

• Minimum age 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
• Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic food‑safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoyment of working with food. (Food service experience preferred but not required.)

• 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

Disabled/Veterans