Restaurant Team Member

Panera Bread is a renowned bakery-cafe chain dedicated to serving high-quality food and providing exceptional customer service. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Panera Bread focuses on creating a community-centric experience where every guest feels welcomed and valued. As a leader in the fast-casual dining industry, Panera Bread thrives on delivering freshly prepared meals made with real ingredients, including a variety of salads, soups, sandwiches, and baked goods. The company emphasizes hospitality and strives to build personal connections with customers through attentive service and a focus on quality.

Panera Bread is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Restaurant Team Members to join their team. This role is essential in bringing the Panera warmth to life through every guest interaction, ensuring that each visitor receives excellent service and leaves with a positive experience. As a Restaurant Team Member, you will be the heart of hospitality, playing a vital role in supporting the bakery-cafe’s daily operations and its mission to serve local communities across the country.

This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to earn team tips. It also provides flexible and reliable scheduling to accommodate your personal needs. Full-time team members receive paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, along with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching. Panera Bread also supports career advancement and leadership development, tuition discounts, and a variety of perks and rewards for team members. The role encourages teamwork, positivity, and adapting to a fast-paced environment while ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the workspace.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in various areas such as Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive-Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, and Quality Control, depending on your skills and interests. Responsibilities include greeting guests warmly, assembling fresh menu items with care and accuracy, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and supporting team success through various operational tasks. You will be expected to stay informed about daily priorities, adapt to changes with a positive attitude, and consistently look for ways to contribute to an exceptional guest experience.

Overall, working as a Restaurant Team Member at Panera Bread means joining a vibrant and supportive community where you can grow your skills, engage with guests meaningfully, and contribute to a brand that values quality, warmth, and service excellence. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, have a passion for food and hospitality, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is an excellent fit. Panera Bread is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including disabled individuals and veterans.