Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition discounts

401(k) with match available

Job summary

Panera LLC is hiring a Catering Lead in Springdale, Arkansas. In this role, you will manage and produce catering orders, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied with memorable service. You'll also deliver catering orders to events and market Panera Catering to local businesses.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, be a self-starter, and possess excellent organizational abilities. The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and various benefits including medical insurance and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Complete basic food safety training and obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
• Must own a vehicle for deliveries with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• 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

Customer service skills

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!

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
• 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.
• 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.

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety training and hold a Food Handler’s Card as required by law.
• Enjoy interacting with people and possess effective communication skills.
• Be a self‑starter able to meet goals with limited supervision.
• Have excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Own a vehicle you can use for delivering orders and have an acceptable driving record.
• Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 25–50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Communicate clearly and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
• Act as 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.

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 on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location

606353 – Springdale, AR – W Sunset Avenue