Catering Coordinator

2967 Panera Bread Old Town Rd Rest DT; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tips & bonuses

Free meals on shifts

Career growth

Paid time off after 6 months

Insurance & 401(k)

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Coordinator to bring our catering offerings to events and communities. You will help customers plan and select great Panera food, answer questions, and ensure on-time delivery and accurate orders.

This role emphasizes communication, organization, and community marketing with growth opportunities. Perks include competitive pay, tips, free meals on shifts, and comprehensive benefits. 18+ and background check required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Must be 18+ and pass a background check; valid driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Own the success of our catering operations.
• Communicate with and support our catering customers.
• Manage the production of catering orders and deliver orders to events.
• Use marketing and sales skills to generate new catering business.
• Participate in community marketing events.
• Contribute to a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & time-management

Marketing & sales

Customer service

Team collaboration

Job description

Our Catering Coordinators bring Panera to the community.

As a Catering Coordinator at Panera, you are key to the success of our catering business. You help customers plan and select great Panera food for their events, you support their questions and needs, and you make sure their food is delivered when and how they need it.

Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Great Tips & Bonus Potential
• Free meal on shifts
• Career Growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off after 6 months.
• Medical, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available.

As a Catering Coordinator at Panera, your job is to:

• Own the success of our catering operations.
• Communicate with & support our catering customers.
• Manage the production of catering orders & deliver orders to customer events.
• Use your marketing & sales skills to generate new catering business.
• Participate in community marketing events.
• Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, & Trust.

Requirements for this Role include:

• You must be at least 18 years of age & able to pass a background check.
• You must have reliable transportation, along with a valid driver's license & insurance.
• Desired availability for this role is Monday through Friday 5AM-2PM.

This job is for you if:

• You have great communication skills & love working with people.
• You have excellent organizational & time-management skills.
• You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard & laugh often.
• You're committed to food safety & health safety.
• You're passionate about our Guiding Values & Behaviors: Warmth for guests. Bold thoughts, brave actions. Own it. Win together. Inspire & celebrate. Rooted in respect.

Growth opportunities at Panera:

- A Path to Success - Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there.

- Skills & Training - Every day at Panera we help build your skills & prepare you for a strong career - whatever your goals may be.

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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