Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Denver (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a catering manager in Denver, NC to manage and produce catering orders while creating memorable experiences through friendly service.

The ideal candidate should have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to work flexible hours. Responsibilities include adhering to safety standards and marketing catering services. Join a team that values warmth, growth, and a commitment to outstanding food quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training required.
• Own vehicle required for delivering orders.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide warm, friendly service with effective communication.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses and events.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Self-starter

Customer service orientation

Job description

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.
• Marketing 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

• 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.
• 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!

Location

Denver, NC

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans