Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Schaumburg Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Schaumburg Township to manage catering operations and deliver exceptional service. In this role, you will help guests select delicious Panera dishes for their events, manage catering orders, and ensure adherence to health standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, effective time management abilities, and must possess a valid Food Handler’s Card. Competitive pay ranges from $16.00 to $19.25 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Must have a valid Food Handler’s Card as required by law.
• Must have your own vehicle and an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver orders to guests' events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Customer service orientation

Job description

Catering Lead at Panera

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

Role Description

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle‑free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately.

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
• 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 and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25‑50 pounds
• Can stand and walk up to 3 hours
• Can clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment
• Demonstrate our Guiding Values and Behaviors: making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Must safely operate a passenger motor vehicle

Equal Opportunity & Compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Competitive pay: $16.00–$19.25. 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.