As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be an ambassador for bringing Panera Warmth to life with each guest interaction, delivering excellent services in every circumstance. Your daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
OPENING SHIFTS -5am-2pm
CLOSING SHIFTS - 4pm-10pm
Restaurant Team Members will execute the duties for their specific areas within the bakery-cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive-Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.).
Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
You have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
You’re passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can multitask with ease.
You’re 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)
You enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

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. Support in bringing Panera warmth to life and help ensure every guest receives our best. 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.

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 If

You meet the minimum age requirement (16+) and can lift up to 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment.
You have strong interpersonal skills and love making people smile.
You’re passionate about creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can multitask with ease.
You’re 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)
You enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

Additional Description :

Competitive pay: $12.77 - $16.00

Pay: $12.77 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Food provided
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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