Catering Lead

Panera Bread; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Catering Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction and operational success in catering services. You'll be responsible for managing catering orders, delivering food to events, and creating memorable experiences for guests. If you possess strong communication skills, enjoy working with people, and are passionate about food safety, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic team. Join a company that values warmth, belonging, and teamwork, and take the next step in your career with us!

Benefits

Free Meals on shifts

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• Great communication skills and a passion for customer service.
• Ability to work independently and meet goals with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own the success of catering operations and ensure extraordinary guest experiences.
• Manage production of catering orders and personally deliver them.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Self-Starter

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

• Eligible for increases based on performance
• Free Meals on shifts
• Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available

Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you’ll thrive on our team.

Our Catering Leads bring Panera to the community.

As a Catering Lead 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.

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you are asked to :

• Own the success of our catering operations
• Communication with and support our catering customers
• Manage the production of catering orders
• Personally deliver orders to customer events
• Ensure extraordinary guest experiences
• Help build our cuture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust
• Step in and support your manager and team

This opportunity is for you if :

• You have great communication skills
• You love working with people
• You’re a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision
• You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry
• You have excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable automobile insurance, and “smart” cell phone
• You have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders, and you have an acceptable driving record
• You have food or retail experience (preferred but not required)
• You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often
• You’re committed to food safety and health safety
• You are at least 18 years of age.
• You’re passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors : Warmth for guests : Making people smileBold thoughts, brave actions : Learning, growing, and taking risksOwn it : Finding solutions and taking initiativeWin together : Working (and winning) as a teamInspire and celebrate : Having fun and celebrating successRooted in respect : Seeing the best in others

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 and Training : Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career—whatever your goals may be.
• Nationwide Opportunities : We open about 100 new cafes each year—so you’ll have plenty of chances to move or grow with us.

Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities.