Catering Lead - Create Memorable Events & Lead the Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Flexible scheduling

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Panera Bread in Florham Park, NJ is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders for events, ensuring delicious, familiar Panera dishes and prompt, accurate delivery while providing warm, friendly service.

You will respond to guest inquiries, market Panera Catering to local businesses and schools, and support managers and team members to maintain our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Flexible hours including nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler's Card).
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Must have own vehicle for delivering orders and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Panera Bread in Florham Park, NJ is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders for events, ensuring delicious, familiar Panera dishes and prompt, accurate delivery while providing warm, friendly service.

You will respond to guest inquiries, market Panera Catering to local businesses and schools, and support managers and team members to maintain our culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. Flexible hours including nights and weekends may be required.