Catering Lead: Events & Guest Experience

panerabread; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free meals

Beverages

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, in

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is hiring a Catering Lead in Turlock, CA. You will oversee catering orders, ensure guest satisfaction with warm, proactive service, and help deliver events with timely, delicious Panera offerings.

Ideal candidates communicate well, stay organized, and can work flexible hours including nights and weekends. This role supports managers and teammates while upholding health, safety, and food quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years of age.
• Food safety training (Food Handler's Card) as required by law.
• Enjoy people and have effective communication skills.
• A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record.
• This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.
• Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest is satisfied.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests' events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's exceptional standards for craveable food quality.
• Marketing Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events.
• Assist and support your Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Job description

Panera Bread is hiring a Catering Lead in Turlock, CA. You will oversee catering orders, ensure guest satisfaction with warm, proactive service, and help deliver events with timely, delicious Panera offerings.

Ideal candidates communicate well, stay organized, and can work flexible hours including nights and weekends. This role supports managers and teammates while upholding health, safety, and food quality standards.