Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Sayreville, NJ is hiring for a Catering Manager. The role involves managing catering orders, ensuring excellent guest experiences, and adhering to health standards. Ideal candidates possess effective communication and organizational skills and are self-starters with flexible hours.

As a team member, you will receive competitive pay, free on-shift meals, paid vacation, and various benefits including medical and dental insurance. Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid vehicle for deliveries.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Must complete basic food safety training.
• Must have a vehicle for deliveries.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Create memorable experiences for guests.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Job description

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

Competitive pay: $17.00 - $20.25

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.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• 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: making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, working as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans

Location

601873 Parlin, NJ – US Hwy 9