Catering Lead: Craft Memorable Event Experiences

Panera Bread; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

401(k) with match

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Catering Lead to coordinate and fulfill catering orders for events, ensuring delicious, familiar Panera dishes arrive on time. You will engage with guests, plan menus, and respond to inquiries with warm, proactive service.

This role emphasizes health and food safety, teamwork, and driving orders to events. Applicants should be at least 18, hold a Food Handler's Card, have a reliable vehicle and a clean driving record, and be adept at multitasking in a

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities are essential.
• Ability to work with limited supervision as a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for events.
• Provide warm, proactive service and follow-ups to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Help deliver and set up orders at guests' events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
• Support managers and team members as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Food safety training (Food Handler's Card)

Job description

Panera Bread in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Catering Lead to coordinate and fulfill catering orders for events, ensuring delicious, familiar Panera dishes arrive on time. You will engage with guests, plan menus, and respond to inquiries with warm, proactive service.

This role emphasizes health and food safety, teamwork, and driving orders to events. Applicants should be at least 18, hold a Food Handler's Card, have a reliable vehicle and a clean driving record, and be adept at multitasking in a