Catering Lead

Panera LLC; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; 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, life insurance

401(k) with match available

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition discounts

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This role is vital for catering operations, allowing guests to plan events with Panera dishes, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery.

Key responsibilities include managing catering orders, adhering to food safety standards, and creating memorable experiences for guests. We seek an effective communicator with strong organizational skills. The position offers benefits like competitive pay, paid vacations, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with people.

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 skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Self-starter

Customer service

Job description

Catering Lead – Panera

Catering Lead at Panera bread. This role plays a crucial part in our catering operations, helping guests plan and choose Panera dishes for their events, responding to inquiries, and ensuring hassle‑free hosting with prompt and accurate delivery.

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!

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for 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.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools, and events.
• Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Basic food safety training (Food Handler’s Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy working with people and have effective communication skills.
• A self‑starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Own a vehicle usable for delivering orders and have an acceptable driving record.
• 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 in a loud environment.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disabled/Veterans.

Compensation

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.