Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panera LLC in Coltville is looking for a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders while ensuring each event has high-quality food delivered on time. You will create memorable experiences through friendly service and effective communication.

This role offers competitive pay between $17.00 and $20.25, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training.
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

Catering Lead

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you will manage and produce catering orders, create memorable experiences through warm, friendly service, and ensure every event receives accurate, high‑quality food on time.

What’s In It for You

• Competitive pay (between $17.00 and $20.25) and eligible for team tips
• Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages
• Flexible and reliable scheduling
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full‑time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts, perks, and rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program
• And much, much more!

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 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 Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 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 and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 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.
• Must operate a passenger motor vehicle safely and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Will serve as an ambassador of Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Competitive pay: $17.00 - $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 upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.