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Panera Bread

Team Member

Columbia, SC · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

... café's growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local ... part-time positions available. - Career Growth Opportunities Requirements for the Team Member ...

4972 Panera Bread Harbison

Team Member

Columbia, SC

$9.75 - $12.75/hr

... cafe's growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local ... part-time positions available. - Career Growth Opportunities Requirements for the Team Member ...

4965 Panera Bread Killian Rd DT

Team Member

Columbia, SC · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

... cafe's growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local ... part-time positions available. - Career Growth Opportunities Requirements for the Team Member ...

4955 Panera Bread Lexington DT

Team Member

Lexington, SC · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

... cafe's growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local ... part-time positions available. - Career Growth Opportunities Requirements for the Team Member ...

4956 Panera Bread Vista

Team Member

Columbia, SC · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

... cafe's growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local ... part-time positions available. - Career Growth Opportunities Requirements for the Team Member ...

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How much do part time cafe jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time cafe in Columbia, SC is $15.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.35 and $18.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time cafe job?

Part time cafe jobs are positions in cafes or coffee shops that require employees to work fewer hours than a standard full-time schedule, often ranging from 10 to 30 hours per week. These roles can include baristas, servers, cashiers, or kitchen staff, and typically involve tasks such as preparing drinks and food, taking orders, cleaning, and providing customer service. Part time cafe jobs are popular among students, those seeking flexible work hours, or individuals looking for supplemental income.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time cafe worker?

To thrive as a Part Time Cafe Worker, you need basic food handling skills, customer service experience, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, espresso machines, and health and safety certifications such as a food handler's permit are commonly required. Strong communication, multitasking ability, and a positive attitude help you stand out in a busy, customer-facing environment. These skills and qualifications are essential for providing efficient service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a safe, welcoming cafe atmosphere.

What are some common challenges faced by part-time cafe employees, and how can they be managed effectively?

Part-time cafe employees often face challenges such as managing busy rush hours, balancing multiple tasks like taking orders and preparing drinks, and adapting to different shifts each week. To handle these effectively, it helps to develop strong time management skills, communicate clearly with teammates, and stay organized during peak periods. Many cafes also provide training on workflow and customer service to support new staff and ensure the team works smoothly together.

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Panera

Columbia, SC • On-site

$9.75 - $13.25/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 19 days ago

Panera Bread rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 1,464 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 16 rated cafes

Job description

Panera Bread Restaurant Team Member

Panera Bread is now hiring Restaurant Team Members! At Panera, you will become part of a team where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, impact the bakery-café's growing business, and serve your community daily by donating unsold products to local community organizations.

Panera Perks:

– Competitive wages & team tipping. (Bi-weekly pay) – Employee Meal Discounts. – Flexible scheduling, with full or part-time positions available. – Career Growth Opportunities

Requirements for the Team Member Position include:

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Ability to work & learn in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work 15-40 hours a week.

As a Team Member at Panera, your job is to:

  • Meet & greet our guests, delivering excellent customer service in every circumstance.
  • Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.
  • Step in & support your manager and team.
  • Learn different positions, such as: cashier, baking, drive-thru (at applicable locations), salad & sandwich makers, barista, dishwashing, and dining room cleanliness.
  • Our cashiers are the friendly face of Panera. You're in charge of welcoming customers, taking their orders, helping them have a great experience, and sending them off with a smile.
  • Our salad & sandwich makers assemble a wide range of menu items ensuring every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently.
  • Be committed to health & food safety.

Growth opportunities at Panera:

  • A Path to Success - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.
  • Skills & Training - Every day at Panera we help build your skills & prepare you for a strong career - whatever your goals may be.

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Panera Bread

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Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes. We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, Clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist. We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need.

Industry

Restaurants

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

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