Catering Lead

Catering Lead at Panera. You will be a key member of the catering operations, assisting guests in planning and selecting Panera dishes for their events, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery. 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 And much, much more! Your Role Includes: Manage and produce catering orders for 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 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). Enjoy people and have effective communication skills. Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Must have your own vehicle that can be used for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. 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 for 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 as a team, having fun, celebrating success, and seeing the best in others. Equal Opportunity Employer We welcome disabled, veterans, and all qualified applicants to apply. Competitive pay: $17‑$20.25. Actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors. Location 600801 Kingston, NY – Ulster Avenue #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC