Catering Lead

Catering Lead – Panera We are seeking a Catering Lead to play a crucial role in our catering operations. You will help guests plan and choose delicious Panera dishes for their events, respond to inquiries, and guarantee hassle‑free hosting with prompt, accurate delivery. Responsibilities Manage and produce catering orders for 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 exceptional 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 of 18 years. Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card as required by law). Enjoy working with people and possess effective communication skills. A self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Must have your own vehicle with an acceptable driving record and be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 25–50lbs. Capability to stand and walk for up to 3hours. 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: making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, working as a team, having fun, celebrating success, and seeing the best in others. Benefits Competitive pay and eligible for team tips. Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages. Flexible and reliable scheduling. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full‑time team members. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match available. Career advancement and leadership development opportunities. Tuition discounts. Perks and rewards for team members. Team member assistance program. And much, much more! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. Wage range is $12.00–$16.25. Location: 601394 West Springfield, VA – Rolling Road. #J-18808-Ljbffr