Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Lansdowne (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; 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, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match

Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is looking for a dedicated Catering Lead in Lansdowne, Virginia. The role focuses on managing catering orders, providing outstanding customer service, and ensuring food safety standards are met. This position is essential for supporting local businesses and special events.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills and a customer service mindset, along with the ability to manage multiple catering orders and deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Complete basic food-safety training and obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
• Self-starter capable of meeting goals with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide warm, friendly service to create memorable experiences.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer-service mindset

Organizational skills

Job description

Catering Lead

Panera Bread is looking for a dedicated Catering Lead to manage and execute catering orders, provide outstanding customer service, and ensure food safety standards are met. This role supports local businesses and special events.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide warm, friendly service and effective communication to create memorable experiences.
• Assist with delivery of orders to events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards and maintain Panera's exceptional quality.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
• Support managers and team members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Complete basic food-safety training and obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
• Effective communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Self-starter capable of meeting goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Own a reliable vehicle and have an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Able to lift 25-50 lbs, stand and walk up to 3 hours, and work in a loud environment.
• Commit to Panera's Guiding Values: making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, teamwork, having fun, and celebrating success.

Location

601164 Lansdowne, VA - Promenade Drive

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Legal Notice

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.