Catering Lead: Elevate Events & Guest Experience

panerabread; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team tips

On-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Insurance options

Career growth

Tuition discounts

Perks program

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera is seeking a Catering Lead in Woodbridge, VA to help guests plan and select familiar Panera dishes for events, respond to inquiries, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with prompt, accurate food delivery.

You will lead catering orders, provide warm service, and ensure health and safety standards while marketing Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events. Join us to grow with a culture of warmth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler's Card)
• 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 and an acceptable driving record

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 your Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.]
• 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!

Skills

Communication skills

Driving required

Flexibility in hours

Organizational skills

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Panera is seeking a Catering Lead in Woodbridge, VA to help guests plan and select familiar Panera dishes for events, respond to inquiries, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with prompt, accurate food delivery.

You will lead catering orders, provide warm service, and ensure health and safety standards while marketing Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events. Join us to grow with a culture of warmth and teamwork.