Join Our Team at Panera!
At Panera, we believe that our people come first. If you’re searching for a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and truly be yourself—while enjoying fantastic perks and a bit of fun along the way—you’ve found the right spot! We’re dedicated to helping you succeed every day, in every way.
Get ready to rise and join the excitement! Here, you’ll be part of making the familiar fantastic because at Panera, the best thing about bread is sharing it!
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
* Comprehensive benefits: 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 as a Catering Lead
As a Catering Lead at Panera, you’ll play a vital role in our catering operations. You’ll help guests plan and select delicious, familiar, and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to inquiries, and ensure hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately.
Your Responsibilities Include:
* Managing and producing catering orders for our guests.
* Creating memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and effective communication.
* Assisting with delivering orders to guests’ events.
* Adhering strictly to health and food safety standards.
* Maintaining Panera’s exceptional standards for food quality.
* Building excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services.
* Marketing Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
* Supporting your Managers and Team Members as needed.
* Helping to foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
This Opportunity Is for You If:
* You are at least 18 years old.
* You have a basic understanding of food safety and can complete required training (Food Handler’s Card).
* You enjoy interacting with people and possess effective communication skills.
* You are a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
* You have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
* You have your own vehicle for delivering orders and maintain an acceptable driving record.
* You can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle.
* You are flexible with hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment.
* You can lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 25-50 pounds.
* You can stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
* You can clearly communicate and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
* You embody our Guiding Values by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, and celebrating success!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans