Catering Lead: Create Memorable Events & Smooth Delivery

panerabread; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Insurance & 401(k)

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Nicholasville, KY, is seeking a Catering Lead to oversee and fulfill catering orders, ensuring guests enjoy warm, efficient service for events. You will inspire team members, coordinate deliveries, and uphold Panera's safety and food quality standards.

Candidate requirements include strong communication, reliability, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced environment. A vehicle and clean driving record are needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law).
• 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.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions 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 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

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Driving

Food safety

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Panera Bread in Nicholasville, KY, is seeking a Catering Lead to oversee and fulfill catering orders, ensuring guests enjoy warm, efficient service for events. You will inspire team members, coordinate deliveries, and uphold Panera's safety and food quality standards.

Candidate requirements include strong communication, reliability, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced environment. A vehicle and clean driving record are needed.