Catering Lead: Elevate Events & Guest Experience

panerabread; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Medical & dental

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead in La Verne, CA. You will manage catering orders, create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, and help deliver orders to guests' events.

You will follow health and food safety standards, maintain Panera's craveable food quality, and promote Panera Catering to local businesses and schools. Flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Food safety understanding and training (Food Handler's Card) as required by law.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• 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 to ensure guest satisfaction.
• 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.
• Market Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events.
• Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead in La Verne, CA. You will manage catering orders, create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, and help deliver orders to guests' events.

You will follow health and food safety standards, maintain Panera's craveable food quality, and promote Panera Catering to local businesses and schools. Flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and growth opportunities are offered.