Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Bailey's Crossroads (VA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation and holidays for full-time team members

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Bailey's Crossroads, VA. The role involves managing catering orders and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will ensure food safety and quality, and assist local businesses with catering services.

Qualified candidates should have effective communication skills, organizational abilities, and a valid driver's license. Flexible hours are required, including nights and weekends. Join us where great perks and career advancement opportunities await!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety training.
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• Must have your own vehicle for delivering orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests' events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Customer service orientation

Job description

Catering Lead at Panera

Catering Lead at Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way - you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

Benefits & Compensation

• 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
• And much, much more!

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest leaves satisfied.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests' events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's exceptional standards for food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools, and events.
• Assist and support your Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety training (Food Handler's Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must have your own vehicle for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• Requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Capable of standing and walking for up to 3 hours.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and understand directions in a loud environment.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Location

600705 Baileys Crossroads, VA - Leesburg Pike

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans. Starting wage $17.50-$20.25. 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 the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.