Catering Lead: Create Memorable Events & Lead a Team

panerabread; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & tips

Free meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Insurance benefits

401(k) with match

Career growth

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to drive our catering operations, plan and produce orders, and deliver craveable, on-time experiences for events.

You will engage guests, coordinate with teammates, and uphold health and food safety standards while building awareness of Panera Catering in the local area through proactive outreach and stellar service.

Join a team that values warmth, reliability, growth, and trust as you help guests celebrate with Panera Catering.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler's Card, as required by law).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Own a vehicle and a valid driving record.
• Able to operate a passenger vehicle safely.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Clear communication in loud environments.

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

Communication skills

People skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to drive our catering operations, plan and produce orders, and deliver craveable, on-time experiences for events.

You will engage guests, coordinate with teammates, and uphold health and food safety standards while building awareness of Panera Catering in the local area through proactive outreach and stellar service.

Join a team that values warmth, reliability, growth, and trust as you help guests celebrate with Panera Catering.