Restaurant Team Member

Overview Restaurant Team Member 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. Responsibilities Execute duties for your specific area within the bakery‑cafe (e.g., Production, Prep, Service, Cashier, Expo, Drive‑Thru, Barista, Guest Experience Champion, QC, etc.). 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. Stay on the move – assist guests at entry, cashier, and dining areas. Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment by following food safety standards and cleaning protocols. Be 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. Qualifications Minimum age requirement: 16+ and able to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. Clearly communicate and quickly understand guests, managers, and team members’ directions in a loud environment. Strong interpersonal skills and passion for making people smile. Thirst for creating moments of comfort, connection, and joy for every guest. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and multitask with ease. 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). Enjoy working with food. (Food service experience is preferred but not required.) Benefits 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. Location 601158 Holland, OH - Airport Highway Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Veterans Compensation The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr