Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Coral Terrace (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited beverages

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Coral Terrace is looking for a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders while delivering exceptional service. As a key team member, you will create memorable experiences for our guests and support local marketing initiatives.

Ideal candidates enjoy interacting with people, are self-starters, and possess strong communication skills. Perks include competitive pay, meal benefits, and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety training.
• Must have own vehicle for deliveries.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Catering Lead

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way—you’re in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing about bread is sharing it.

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
• And much, much more!

Your Role Includes

• Manage and produce catering orders for our 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 craveable food quality
• Build excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services
• Marketing Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events
• Assist and support your Managers and Team Members as needed
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

This Opportunity Is for You

• Minimum age: 18 years of age
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law)
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills
• A self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record
• Must be 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
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

606380 Miami, FL - SW 27th Terrace