Catering Lead: Guest Experience & Events Leader

panerabread

Walnut (CA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 33,000

Full time

3 days ago
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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.

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