Catering Lead — Create Memorable Event Experiences

Panera Bread Company; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team</n

Free on-shift meals & unlimited</n

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet & 4

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread Company is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and grow our catering business. You will plan, organize, and deliver delicious Panera dishes for events and parties, while ensuring prompt, friendly service and clear communication with guests.

You will respond to inquiries, coordinate with teams, and uphold health and safety standards. This role offers flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with opportunities to advance within Panera’s catering team.

Qualifications

• 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 an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

People skills

Time management

Communication

Self-motivated

Driving

Job description

Panera Bread Company is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and grow our catering business. You will plan, organize, and deliver delicious Panera dishes for events and parties, while ensuring prompt, friendly service and clear communication with guests.

You will respond to inquiries, coordinate with teams, and uphold health and safety standards. This role offers flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with opportunities to advance within Panera’s catering team.