Catering Lead

Catering Lead at Panera, our people come first. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way—you're in the right spot. We’re here to help you succeed every day, in every way.

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!

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately.

Your Role Includes: 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

This Opportunity Is for You Minimum age: 18 years of age

Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law)

Enjoy people and have effective communication skills

A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Must have your own vehicle that you can use 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

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. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Location: 606039 Holly Springs, NC - Grand Hill Place

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