Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Watauga (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement & leadership development

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Watauga, TX is looking for a Catering Lead to oversee catering operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. In this role, you will manage orders, deliver catering, and maintain high food quality standards while developing effective marketing strategies.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be a self-starter, and have a valid driver’s license. Enjoy flexible hours and benefits such as competitive pay, free meals, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Complete food safety training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Self-starter able to meet goals with limited supervision.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Ensure memorable experiences through friendly service.
• Deliver orders to guests’ events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to drive and maintain a vehicle

Job description

Catering Lead

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.

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.
• Marketing 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.
• This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects 25‑50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk 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 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: Disabled/Veterans

601434 Watauga, TX - Denton Highway