Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Fair Oaks (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Fair Oaks, VA. In this role, you will manage catering orders, create memorable experiences, and ensure food quality standards. You will need to possess effective communication skills and enjoy working with people.

The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) plan, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with people.
• Must own a vehicle for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver orders to events.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Self-starter

Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

Driver's license and acceptable driving record

Job description

Job Overview

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle‑free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately.

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
• And much, much more!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 and an acceptable driving record.
• 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.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and have an acceptable driving record.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors: 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.

Location

600723 Fairfax, VA - Fairfax Towne Center