Catering Lead

panerabread; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & team tips

Free on-shift meals & beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off for full-time

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead in Wayne, NJ to plan and manage catering orders, ensuring craveable food and a hassle-free experience for guests.

You will respond to inquiries, coordinate orders for events, and deliver with friendly, proactive service while upholding safety standards and Panera’s quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication suitable for guest interactions.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple catering tasks and orders efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests' events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's quality standards for craveable food.
• Promote Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events.
• Support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Contribute to a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time-management

Effective communication

Self-starter

Job description

Catering Lead

At Panera, our people come first. If you'\u2019re 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. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!

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.


• This role requires 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 and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment.

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

Competitive pay: $17.00 - $20.25

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.

601468 Wayne, NJ - Route 23 South