Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team tips

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation & holidays

Health, dental, vision & life ins.

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and deliver memorable events with warm, proactive service. You will assist guests, ensure timely deliveries, and uphold strict health and food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team focused on craveable food, strong customer relationships, and growth opportunities. This on-site role offers flexible scheduling, team tips eligibility, and advancement paths within Panera Catering.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Food Handler's Card or equivalent safety training
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Must have own vehicle for delivering orders and valid driving record
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and stand/walk up to 3 hours

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide warm, friendly service with proactive follow-ups to ensure satisfaction.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s standards for craveable food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera products and services.
• Market 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Education

Food Handler's Card

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 of bread is sharing it!

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
• 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 that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• This role requires 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.

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 upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.