Catering Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match available

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in Springfield, Illinois to manage catering orders and deliver exceptional service. This role involves planning catering events, ensuring food quality, and efficiently meeting guest needs. Candidates should be self-starters, with strong communication and organizational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $16.00 to $19.25, alongside great perks including flexible scheduling, meal discounts, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Food safety training required (Food Handler's Card).
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Deliver orders to events.
• Maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

People 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.

As a Catering Lead, 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.

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!
• Competitive pay: $16.00 – $19.25 (actual pay will vary)

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for 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 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
• Own a vehicle for delivering orders with an acceptable driving record
• Safe operation of a passenger motor vehicle with acceptable driving record
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25–50 pounds
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours
• Clear communication and understanding in a loud environment
• 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

601289 Springfield, IL - White Oaks Boulevard

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans