Catering Lead: Guest Experience & Events Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and beverages

Competitive pay

Team tips eligibility

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation & holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Tuition discounts

Assistance program

Job summary

Panera Bread in Walnut, CA is seeking a Catering Lead to coordinate catering orders, help guests plan and select familiar Panera dishes for events, and ensure hassle-free hosting with timely delivery and accurate fulfillment.

The role emphasizes delivering warm, friendly service, proactive follow-ups, and adherence to health and food safety standards, while promoting Panera Catering to local businesses and schools. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Food safety understanding and training (Food Handler's Card, as required by law).
• Enjoy people with effective communication skills.
• Self-starter with limited supervision and goal orientation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Deliver warm, friendly service with 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 standards for craveable food quality.
• Promote Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events.
• Support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Driving

Job description

Panera Bread in Walnut, CA is seeking a Catering Lead to coordinate catering orders, help guests plan and select familiar Panera dishes for events, and ensure hassle-free hosting with timely delivery and accurate fulfillment.

The role emphasizes delivering warm, friendly service, proactive follow-ups, and adherence to health and food safety standards, while promoting Panera Catering to local businesses and schools. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.