Catering Lead - Events & Guest Experience

Panera Bread; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meals on shift

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Team tips eligible

Perks & rewards

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and deliver catering orders, plan events, and uphold food-safety standards. You will promote Panera Catering to schools, businesses, and events while supporting managers and teammates in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be part of a culture that values warmth, teamwork, and delivering craveable experiences for guests at events and gatherings.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are required to plan events and coordinate with guests.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities are essential for managing catering orders.
• Self-starting attitude with the ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver orders to guests' events when needed and ensure on-time service.
• Maintain health and food safety standards across catering operations.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.
• Support managers and team members to uphold Panera's standards.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Customer service

Driving

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and deliver catering orders, plan events, and uphold food-safety standards. You will promote Panera Catering to schools, businesses, and events while supporting managers and teammates in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be part of a culture that values warmth, teamwork, and delivering craveable experiences for guests at events and gatherings.