Catering Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring for a catering role in Gainesville, Virginia, focused on managing catering orders and ensuring exceptional service for guests. The position requires effective communication, adaptability, and a passion for people, offering opportunities for growth within the team.

Responsibilities include producing catering orders, maintaining quality standards, and assisting managers as needed. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong organizational skills, willing to work flexible hours. Competitive pay and benefits, including medical and tuition discounts, are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety training and possess a Food Handler’s Card as required.
• Effective communication skills and a passion for people.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with effective communication.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Self-starter

Excellent organizational skills

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for 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 businesses, schools, and events.
• Assist and support managers and team members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Complete basic food safety training and possess a Food Handler’s Card as required by law.
• Effective communication skills and a passion for people.
• Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Own a vehicle suitable for order delivery with 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 weighing 25–50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Ability to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment.
• Ambassador of Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors by fostering smiles, growth, solution‑seeking, teamwork, fun, and celebration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans