Catering Lead — Events & Guest Experience

Panera Bread; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free meals on shift

Vacation, sick time & holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders, ensuring amazing guest experiences for events with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups.

You will deliver orders, maintain health and safety standards, promote Panera Catering to local businesses and schools, and support managers and teammates in a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Food safety training (Food Handler’s Card) 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 your own vehicle for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
• Flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25–50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Ambassador of Panera's values while delivering warmth and service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest leaves 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.
• Market 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.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to manage and produce catering orders, ensuring amazing guest experiences for events with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups.

You will deliver orders, maintain health and safety standards, promote Panera Catering to local businesses and schools, and support managers and teammates in a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.