Catering Lead: Create Memorable Events & Service

panerabread; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team tips

Free meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career development

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead in Scottsdale, AZ to manage catering orders, deliver events, and ensure high-quality, craveable food with exceptional service. You will engage with guests, coordinate teams, and uphold health and safety standards at all times.

This role offers flexible hours including nights and weekends, opportunities for advancement, and a culture focused on warmth and teamwork with continual development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Food safety knowledge and certification (Food Handler's Card) as required by law.
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must have your own vehicle for delivering orders and a valid driving record.
• Ability to operate a passenger vehicle and maintain a clean driving record.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift/carry/push/pull 25–50 pounds.
• Able to stand/walk for up to 3 hours.
• Able to understand guests and associates in a loud environment.

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 standards for craveable food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events.
• Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driving

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead in Scottsdale, AZ to manage catering orders, deliver events, and ensure high-quality, craveable food with exceptional service. You will engage with guests, coordinate teams, and uphold health and safety standards at all times.

This role offers flexible hours including nights and weekends, opportunities for advancement, and a culture focused on warmth and teamwork with continual development support.