Catering Lead — Flexible Hours & Growth, Team Tips

Panera LLC; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team tips

Free meals on shift

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Panera LLC in Baxter, MN is seeking a Catering Lead who will help guests plan and select delicious Panera dishes for events, ensuring hassle-free hosting and accurate, on-time delivery. You will respond to inquiries, uphold health and food safety standards, and contribute to a warm, welcoming guest experience.

This role offers competitive pay, team tips eligibility, free on-shift meals, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan and manage catering events
• Strong communication and guest-service focus
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items as needed

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.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Vehicle ownership

Physical stamina

Night/weekend shifts

Job description

Panera LLC in Baxter, MN is seeking a Catering Lead who will help guests plan and select delicious Panera dishes for events, ensuring hassle-free hosting and accurate, on-time delivery. You will respond to inquiries, uphold health and food safety standards, and contribute to a warm, welcoming guest experience.

This role offers competitive pay, team tips eligibility, free on-shift meals, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement.