Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC in Midland, Michigan is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering operations, ensuring guests have a memorable experience with Panera's delicious dishes.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to adhere to food safety standards. Flexibility for hours including nights and weekends is required. Join a company that values growth and offers generous perks like paid vacation and Health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Enjoy interacting with people and have effective communication skills.
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Job description

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 more!

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar Panera dishes for their events, respond to inquiries, and guarantee hassle‑free hosting with food delivered promptly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow‑ups to ensure guests leave satisfied.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s exceptional 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 training (Food Handler’s Card).
• Enjoy interacting with people and have 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 have an acceptable driving record.
• 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 understand directions in a loud environment.
• Ready for flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ambassador of Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, skills, and geographical location.