Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Southern Gateway (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & team tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction for our guests. The ideal candidate possesses effective communication skills, organizational ability, and is a self-starter.

Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, medical benefits, and various perks are offered. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license and have basic food safety training. Join us to be part of a team that values growth, inclusion, and fun!

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years required.
• Complete food safety training (Food Handler’s Card) as required by law.
• Own a vehicle for delivering orders and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to communicate in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to lift 25-50 pounds

Self-starter

Job description

Catering Lead

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 help you succeed every day, in every way.

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, 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

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 Managers and Team Members as needed
• Help build 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
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Own a vehicle for delivering orders and have an acceptable driving record
• 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 communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Company Values

Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability or veterans are encouraged to apply. Pay offered depends on experience, skills, and location. The hiring decision is fair.

Location: 601694 Stafford, VA - South Gateway Drive