Catering Lead

panerabread; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders and deliver guest-focused experiences. You will coordinate events, ensure timely delivery, and uphold food safety standards across all orders. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

Candidates must be 18+, have or obtain a Food Handler's Card, and be willing to work nights/weekends. A reliable vehicle and driving record are required, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18.
• Food Handler's Card if required by law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Must have own vehicle for delivering orders and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and stand/walk up to 3 hours.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Deliver orders to events as needed.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's quality and craveable offerings.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
• Support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Foster a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Customer service

Delivery driving

Job description

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.

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!

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

As a Catering Lead at Panera, 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 If:

• 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 able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

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

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. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

601838 Murray, KY - N. 12th Street