Catering Lead

About the Role As a Catering Lead at Panera, you will play a key role in our catering operations, helping guests plan and choose delightful and familiar Panera dishes for their events, managing inquiries and requirements, and ensuring smooth hosting with accurate and prompt food delivery. Responsibilities 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. 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: 18 years. Complete basic food safety training and possess a Food Handler’s Card as required by law. Excellent communication skills with a passion for engaging people. Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Own vehicle with an acceptable driving record. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing 25‑50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours. Clear communication in a loud environment. Ambassador of Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors. Pay & Benefits Pay: $21‑$24.25 an hour, eligible for team tips. Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages. Flexible & 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. Career advancement & leadership development opportunities. Tuition discounts. Perks & rewards for team members. Team Member Assistance program. Equal Opportunity Employer Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled and Veterans receive pay ranging from $21 to $24.25 an hour. Individual compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Location: 606456 Simi Valley, CA - Cochran Street #J-18808-Ljbffr