Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Unlimited beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Insurance package

401(k) match

Career development

Tuition discounts

Rewards program

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC in Berwyn, IL is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders for guests, delivering memorable experiences with warm service and proactive follow-ups to ensure satisfaction.

This role requires effective communication, a self-starter attitude, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. Candidates must be 18+, have a Food Handler’s Card, own a vehicle, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Food Handler’s Card as required by law.
• Enjoy working with people and possess effective communication skills.
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Own a vehicle for delivering orders and valid 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.
• Able to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.

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 is satisfied.
• Assist with delivering orders to guest events.
• Adhere strictly to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's standards for food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.
• Assist and support managers and team members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.

Job description

Catering Lead

At Panera we value our people above everything else. The Catering Lead plays a crucial role in ensuring every event is prepared, delivered and enjoyed by our guests, creating memorable experiences through warm service and effective communication.

Benefits

Competitive pay: $16.00 - $19.25 per hour, plus eligible for team tips.

• Free on-shift meals
• 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

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 is satisfied.
• Assist with delivering orders to guest events.
• Adhere strictly to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's standards for food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services.
• Market Panera Catering to local 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 understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card as required by law).
• Enjoy working with people and possess 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 possess an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Ability to communicate clearly and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.
• Be an ambassador of Panera's Guiding Values and Behaviors: make people smile, learn and grow together, find solutions and take initiative, work and win as a team, have fun and celebrate success, and see the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panera Bread is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualifying applicants regardless of disability or veteran status.

Location

Berwyn, IL (606004), Cermak Road.