Catering Lead

Overview As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for guests’ events, respond to inquiries and requirements, and ensure hassle‑free hosting with prompt, accurate delivery of craveable food. 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 Your Role Includes: Manage and produce catering orders for guests Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and proactive follow‑ups to ensure guest satisfaction 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 PaneraCatering to local area businesses, schools, and events Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust This Opportunity Is for You 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 own vehicle 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 (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Veterans Compensation Competitive pay: $16.00 – $19.25. Actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Location 601612 South Burlington, VT – Shelburne Road #J-18808-Ljbffr