Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; 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 sick time

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a dedicated team member to manage and produce catering orders while ensuring exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include creating memorable experiences, adhering to health standards, and marketing Panera Catering to local businesses.

The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills, be organized, and have a reliable vehicle for deliveries. A positive attitude and the ability to work flexible hours are essential. Join us and enjoy competitive pay, free meals, and various benefits!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Basic food safety knowledge required.
• Must have your own vehicle with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Create memorable experiences with guests.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service

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
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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