Catering Lead

Catering Lead at Panera Location: Long Beach, CA (Bellflower Boulevard) 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! Responsibilities Manage and produce catering orders for our 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 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 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 for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. Must be able to safely operate a passenger motor vehicle. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Veterans Compensation Competitive pay: $21-$24.25. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr