Catering Lead

Catering Lead Join Panera as a Catering Lead to manage catering operations, ensuring guests receive great service and pastry. 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 Your Role Includes 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 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 of age. Complete basic food safety 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. Own a vehicle that can be used for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Panera is an equal‑opportunity employer. We fully support hiring disabled employees and veterans. Applications for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Location Albany, GA - North Westover Blvd Panera Bread, LLC and its franchises operate worldwide. We are committed to serving food like we serve our own families—free of any “No No” list items. #J-18808-Ljbffr