Catering Lead

Panera LLC; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team tips

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match available

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Catering Lead at their Perrysburg location. This role involves managing catering orders and delivering exceptional service to ensure guest satisfaction. A self-starter with effective communication and organizational skills is essential. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and extensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition discounts.

Ideal candidates have a valid driver’s license, food safety training, and excel in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy working with people and thrive on creating memorable experiences, apply today to join our team!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in loud environments.
• Must possess food safety training as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver orders to guests’ events.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Customer service

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Catering Lead – Panera Bread

Benefits

• 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 flavorful 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 a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card as required by law)
• Enjoy people and possess effective communication skills
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Must 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 quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment
• Be an ambassador of Panera’s guiding values and behaviors: 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
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities

Location

600870 Perrysburg, OH – Fremont Pike

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans