Catering Lead

Catering Lead – Panera Catering Lead at Panera, your role is to help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events. You respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle‑free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately. Responsibilities Manage and produce catering orders for 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 understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law). Enjoy working with 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 that can be used for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects 25‑50 pounds. Can stand and walk for up to 3 hours. Can clearly communicate and quickly understand directions in a loud environment. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities. 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. Benefits 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. 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 on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC