Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Montowese (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team tips

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Panera LLC in North Haven, CT is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders for guests, delivering memorable service with proactive follow‑ups to ensure satisfaction.

You'll adhere to health and food safety standards, promote Panera Catering to local businesses and events, and support managers and your team in a fast‑paced environment with flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18.
• Complete basic food safety training (Food Handlers Card as required by law).
• Must have own vehicle for delivering orders and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds and stand/walk for up to 3 hours.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s standards for craveable food quality.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events.
• Assist and support managers and team members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Job description

Catering Lead At Panera

Our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way—you’re in the right spot. We’re here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing about bread is sharing it!

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, 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!

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.
• Complete basic food safety training. (Food Handlers Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with 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 for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds and stand/walk for up to 3 hours.
• Must communicate clearly and understand directions in a loud environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled / Veterans. Competitive pay: $17.00 - $20.25. 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 upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location

606244 North Haven, CT - Universal Drive North