
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Eligible for team tips
free on-shift meals
Unlimited fountain beverages
flexible, reliable scheduling
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) with match
Career advancement opportunities
leadership development opportunities
tuition discounts
perks and rewards for team members
Team Member Assistance Program
Job Description
Panera Bread is a leading bakery-cafe chain renowned for its commitment to quality, freshness, and excellent customer service across its locations nationwide. With a rich history rooted in the idea of making fresh, delicious food accessible to all, Panera Bread has grown to become a beloved brand recognized for its warm, inviting atmosphere that makes every guest feel like family. The company prides itself on combining the tradition of artisan baking with innovative culinary techniques to offer a broad range of menu options, including fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, and bakery items made with real ingredients. As a fast-casual restaurant chain, Panera Bread is dedicated not only to serving high-quality food but also to fostering a community-oriented experience that encourages genuine connections between team members and guests.
Panera Bread is currently seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join their team as Restaurant Team Members. This role is designed for those who are passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience with warmth, care, and enthusiasm. As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be the heart of Panera Bread’s hospitality, embodying the company’s values by welcoming guests, preparing and serving fresh food, and maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting environment within the bakery-cafe. This position offers the unique opportunity to engage directly with guests, influence customer satisfaction positively, and support the smooth operation of the bakery-cafe's daily activities. Whether working in production, prep, service, cashier, drive-thru, or as a barista or guest experience champion, each member plays a vital role in ensuring Panera Bread's brand of warmth and quality comes to life.
This role emphasizes teamwork, multitasking, and adaptability in a fast-paced setting, making it ideal for individuals who thrive under dynamic conditions and take pride in making each guest feel special. Panera Bread provides a welcoming environment where employees can grow their skills, contribute meaningfully to their community, and enjoy numerous benefits that support their well-being and professional development. With competitive pay, flexible schedules, comprehensive health benefits, and career advancement opportunities, working as a Restaurant Team Member at Panera Bread offers not just a job but a rewarding career path focused on hospitality excellence and personal growth.
Panera Bread is currently seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join their team as Restaurant Team Members. This role is designed for those who are passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience with warmth, care, and enthusiasm. As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be the heart of Panera Bread’s hospitality, embodying the company’s values by welcoming guests, preparing and serving fresh food, and maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting environment within the bakery-cafe. This position offers the unique opportunity to engage directly with guests, influence customer satisfaction positively, and support the smooth operation of the bakery-cafe's daily activities. Whether working in production, prep, service, cashier, drive-thru, or as a barista or guest experience champion, each member plays a vital role in ensuring Panera Bread's brand of warmth and quality comes to life.
This role emphasizes teamwork, multitasking, and adaptability in a fast-paced setting, making it ideal for individuals who thrive under dynamic conditions and take pride in making each guest feel special. Panera Bread provides a welcoming environment where employees can grow their skills, contribute meaningfully to their community, and enjoy numerous benefits that support their well-being and professional development. With competitive pay, flexible schedules, comprehensive health benefits, and career advancement opportunities, working as a Restaurant Team Member at Panera Bread offers not just a job but a rewarding career path focused on hospitality excellence and personal growth.
Job Requirements
- Meet minimum age requirement of 16 years
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Ability to communicate clearly and quickly understand directions in a loud environment
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
- Passion for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible
- Completed basic food safety training and practice (Food Handler's Card as required)
- Enjoy working with food
- Food service experience preferred but not mandatory
Job Qualifications
- Minimum age of 16 years
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Effective communication skills in a loud environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for hospitality
- Basic food safety understanding and practice training
- Food service experience preferred but not required
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Execute duties specific to bakery-cafe areas such as 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
- Assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas
- Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols
- Adapt to daily priorities and changes with a positive attitude
- Support team success by completing cleaning and stocking duties and helping set up the next shift
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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