Catering Lead — Events & Guest Experience

panerabread; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team tips

Free meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Insurance benefits

Tuition discounts

Career growth

Perks program

Wellness assistance

Job summary

Panera Bread in Rockford, IL is seeking a Catering Lead to coordinate and deliver exceptional catering experiences for events. You will help guests plan Panera dishes, manage orders, and ensure orders are prepared and delivered promptly with a focus on friendly service.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in a fast-paced setting, while upholding health and safety standards and Panera’s guest-first culture.

Qualifications

• Must have basic food safety understanding and training.
• Excellent people skills and communication abilities.
• Reliable and organized with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering orders for guests.
• Plan and promote Panera catering services for events.
• Coordinate delivery and setup at events.
• Maintain health and food safety standards.
• Promote Panera catering to local businesses and schools.
• Support managers and team members as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Food Handler's Card

Job description

Panera Bread in Rockford, IL is seeking a Catering Lead to coordinate and deliver exceptional catering experiences for events. You will help guests plan Panera dishes, manage orders, and ensure orders are prepared and delivered promptly with a focus on friendly service.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in a fast-paced setting, while upholding health and safety standards and Panera’s guest-first culture.