Catering Lead: Elevate Events & Guest Experience

panerabread; Sporting Hill (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders, coordinate deliveries, and ensure high-quality, timely, and personable service for events in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes hospitality, organization, and proactive communication with guests and teams, with opportunities for growth and leadership development at Panera. Requires dependable transportation and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 to work in this role.
• Food Handler's Card or equivalent food safety training as required by law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Must have own vehicle for delivering orders and a valid driving record.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and stand/walk for up to 3 hours.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's standards for craveable food quality.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events.
• Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

communication skills

organizational skills

time management

self-starter

customer service

driving

delivery coordination

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders, coordinate deliveries, and ensure high-quality, timely, and personable service for events in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes hospitality, organization, and proactive communication with guests and teams, with opportunities for growth and leadership development at Panera. Requires dependable transportation and flexibility for evenings and weekends.