Catering Lead

Panera Bread Company; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Catering Lead at a rapidly growing restaurant concept. In this role, you'll ensure timely and accurate delivery of catered orders while utilizing your marketing and sales skills to drive new business. This position offers a competitive hourly wage plus tips, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for excellent customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow your career in the restaurant industry!

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Scholarship Program

Employee Assistance Fund

Free Counseling Services

Daily Pay

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver catered orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain guest database and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

Job description

Come Join Panera Bread- an award-winning leader in the restaurant industry and employer of choice for 2022 and 2023!

We are also proud to be named a Top Workplace for 2024!

What's in it for you?

• A competitive hourly wage PLUS TIPS!
• A comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision
• Paid time off
• 401k
• A scholarship program
• An employee assistance fund
• Free counseling services
• We offer Daily Pay - access your pay when you need it! (CA locations exempt)
• Opportunities for growth
• And much more!

In the role of Catering Lead, you will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure that our guests receive great food and service. You will be responsible to prepare and deliver all catered orders accurately and on time. You will also use your marketing and sales skills to generate new business for catering at Panera Bread.

This is a first shift position - typically Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays) - hours are generally early morning to mid-afternoon. You can make GREAT TIPS!

As a Catering Lead you will:

• Own the success of the catering operations
• Take, place and prepare catering orders and teach others to do so effectively
• Maintain accurate and detailed guest database, collect payments and follow up with catering guests to ensure satisfaction
• Keep work area neat and clean while following all safety and sanitation procedures
• Display an ability to interact positively with all team members, managers and guests on a consistent basis

This opportunity is for you if:

• You have a valid driver license, clean drivers record and reliable transportation for local deliveries
• You have proof of insurance
• You have excellent customer service skills - are polite, courteous, respectful, and maintain a professional appearance.
• You are organized and detail oriented
• You have the ability to communicate effectively with guests and your teammates
• You are able to work a flexible schedule with early start times
• You are over the age of 18
• You have food service or retail sales experience (preferred but not required)
• You must be able to lift up to 30 lbs, and be able to bend, reach, push, pull, and stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations

We are closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Come grow with us - join one of the fastest growing concepts in the country!