Catering Lead: Events & Delivery Specialist

Panera Bread; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision & life ins.

401(k) with match

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders, deliver memorable events, and ensure top-quality, craveable Panera food. You will engage guests, coordinate with teams, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes proactive communication and strong customer focus in the Charlotte area. Ideal candidates are self-starters with excellent time management and organizational skills, able to balance multiple orders and deliver exceptional guest

Qualifications

• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests' events.
• 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

People skills

Communication

Self-starter

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage catering orders, deliver memorable events, and ensure top-quality, craveable Panera food. You will engage guests, coordinate with teams, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes proactive communication and strong customer focus in the Charlotte area. Ideal candidates are self-starters with excellent time management and organizational skills, able to balance multiple orders and deliver exceptional guest