Catering Lead: Elevate Events & Guest Experience

panerabread; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free on-shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Job summary

Panera Bread in Temple, TX is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders, coordinate events, and ensure top-notch service. You will deliver orders, assist guests, and uphold food safety and quality standards while promoting Panera Catering to local businesses and schools.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Food handler’s card or basic food safety training 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 own vehicle for delivering orders and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver orders to events.
• Provide warm, friendly service with proactive follow-ups to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s standards for craveable food quality.
• Market Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.
• Support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Time management

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Panera Bread in Temple, TX is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders, coordinate events, and ensure top-notch service. You will deliver orders, assist guests, and uphold food safety and quality standards while promoting Panera Catering to local businesses and schools.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, with a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.