Catering Lead: Elevate Events & Guest Experience

panerabread; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free meals

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Insurance

401(k)

Career growth

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread seeks a Catering Lead to orchestrate catering orders, ensuring memorable guest experiences with warm, efficient service. You will coordinate deliveries, maintain high food quality, and actively promote catering to local businesses and events.

Join Panera Bread to grow with a team that values warmth, reliability, and teamwork, while contributing to our culture of service and delicious, craveable offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Food safety training required (Food Handler's Card).
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Self-starter who works with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Own a vehicle for deliveries and have a valid driving record.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders.
• Provide friendly, proactive service and follow-up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Deliver orders to events as needed.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's food quality and presentation.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses and events.
• Support managers and team members as needed.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Job description

Panera Bread seeks a Catering Lead to orchestrate catering orders, ensuring memorable guest experiences with warm, efficient service. You will coordinate deliveries, maintain high food quality, and actively promote catering to local businesses and events.

Join Panera Bread to grow with a team that values warmth, reliability, and teamwork, while contributing to our culture of service and delicious, craveable offerings.