Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & tips

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Brunswick, GA to manage catering orders and deliver exceptional service. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be a self-starter with effective organizational abilities.

Responsibilities include managing orders, delivering to events, and adhering to safety standards. The role requires flexibility in hours, including nights and weekends, and the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Food safety training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Own vehicle for deliveries and acceptable driving record.
• Flexibility for hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver orders to guests’ events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Self-starter

Job description

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.

What’s In It for You?

• 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

Your Role Includes:

• Manage and produce catering orders for our 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 craveable 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.

This Opportunity Is for You If:

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice 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 that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record.
• This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25‑50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ 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 (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

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.