Catering Lead — Flexible Schedule & Growth Opportunities

Globalclassifieds; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & eligible for team"?

Free on-shift meals & unlimited drinks

Flexible & reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet &

Career advancement & leadership growth

Tuition discounts

Perks & rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

And much, much more!

Job summary

Panera in Detroit is seeking a Catering Lead for Oakland Mall operations. You’ll plan and produce catering orders, ensuring delicious, timely service for events and gatherings.

You will deliver orders, uphold health and food safety standards, and promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events. This role requires strong communication, organization, and flexibility, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Food safety understanding and 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 that you can use for delivering orders and 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.
• Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s exceptional standards for craveable food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

Panera in Detroit is seeking a Catering Lead for Oakland Mall operations. You’ll plan and produce catering orders, ensuring delicious, timely service for events and gatherings.

You will deliver orders, uphold health and food safety standards, and promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools, and events. This role requires strong communication, organization, and flexibility, including nights and weekends.