Catering Lead: Drive Sales & Community Impact

Panera; Criders Corners (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Flexible schedules

Meal discounts

Health benefits

Development opportunities

Job summary

Flynn Panera is seeking a Catering Lead to connect with local communities and grow catering sales across the region. You will oversee order processing, coordinate teams, and ensure exceptional service from first contact to delivery.

The role offers flexible schedules, a competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to advance within Panera’s catering program. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with diverse teams.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare and deliver orders to the client.
• Assists in organizing a team of employees, when needed, to execute large catering orders.
• Providing excellent customer service by following up with customers after an order has been complete.
• Manages existing accounts to ensure ongoing repeat catering sales.
• Works closely with café teams as well as with the Regional Catering Sales Manager to uncover and pursue additional business.
• Creates a targeted game plan for increasing catering sales. This involves strategic planning, cold calling, presentation skills and effective closing sales techniques.
• Utilizes Outlook Calendar as well as other online resources to maximize organization, game plan and follow up.
• Ability to effectively communicate via email.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Communication

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook Calendar

Job description

Flynn Panera is seeking a Catering Lead to connect with local communities and grow catering sales across the region. You will oversee order processing, coordinate teams, and ensure exceptional service from first contact to delivery.

The role offers flexible schedules, a competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to advance within Panera’s catering program. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.