Catering Lead: Craft Memorable Events & Smooth Deliveries

Panera-Bread; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Unlimited beverages

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and grow catering orders with a focus on warm, friendly hospitality and reliable delivery. You will ensure accurate orders, respond to guest inquiries, and uphold food safety standards.

You will market Panera Catering to local businesses and events while supporting managers and team members. A strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability, and guest satisfaction is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Food Handler’s Card or equivalent food safety training.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Own vehicle for deliveries with a valid driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for events.
• Provide warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards at all times.
• Maintain Panera’s standards for high-quality, craveable food.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.
• Assist Managers and team members as needed.
• Support a culture of warmth, growth, and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-starter

Customer service

Education

Food safety training

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and grow catering orders with a focus on warm, friendly hospitality and reliable delivery. You will ensure accurate orders, respond to guest inquiries, and uphold food safety standards.

You will market Panera Catering to local businesses and events while supporting managers and team members. A strong emphasis on teamwork, reliability, and guest satisfaction is essential.