Catering Lead

Job Summary You will be a key player in Panera’s catering operations, managing and producing catering orders, delivering great food, and ensuring guests receive a seamless and memorable experience. Responsibilities Manage and produce catering orders for our guests. Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups. Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events. Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards. Maintain Panera’s standards for 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. Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law). Effective communication skills and a passion for people. A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Own a vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving record; must be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25–50 pounds, stand and walk for up to 3 hours, and communicate clearly in a loud environment. Commit to Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors: 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. 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 members. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match. Career advancement & leadership development opportunities. Tuition discounts. Perks & rewards for team members. Team member assistance program. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Location: 606053 Leland, NC - Old Regent Way #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC