Catering Lead

Job Title Catering Lead at Panera Bread. 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 quality of food. 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 a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Qualifications Minimum age 18 years. Complete basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card). Enjoy working with people and have effective communication skills. Self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Own a vehicle suitable for delivering orders and have an acceptable driving record. Flexible to work nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment. 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 loud environments. Commitment to Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors—making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, working as a team, having fun, celebrating success, and seeing the best in others. Benefits Competitive pay and eligible for team tips. Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages. Flexible and 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 and leadership development opportunities. Tuition discounts. Perks and rewards for team members. Team member assistance program. Equal Opportunity Employer Panera Bread is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panera LLC