Catering Lead

Panera Bread Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Catering Lead who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. In this role, you will oversee catering operations, manage orders, and ensure customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of warmth and belonging. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for individuals who are self-motivated and enjoy working with others. Join a company that values personal development and offers a fun, energetic workplace where every day presents new possibilities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Quarterly performance increases

Free meals on shifts

Career growth opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• Great communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Food or retail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own the success of catering operations and ensure extraordinary guest experiences.
• Manage production of catering orders and deliver to customer events.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Self-Starter

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PANERA CAFE CATERING LEAD

Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goals—and help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed—every day, in every way. Come join the fun!

Panera Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for quarterly increases based on performance
• Free Meals on shifts
• Career Growth Opportunities
• 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.

Catering Lead Responsibilities:

• Own the success of our catering operations.
• Communicate 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 culture 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.
• 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.

Our Guiding Values and Behaviors:

• Warmth for guests: Making people smile
• Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks
• Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative
• Win together: Working (and winning) as a team
• Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success
• Rooted 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 grow with us.

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

Get ready to rise.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative-Action Employer