Catering Lead: Lead Service & Event Experiences

panerabread; Carrollton Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Team tips

Free on‑shift meals

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to help guests plan and select Panera dishes for events, ensuring prompt, accurate delivery and exceptional hospitality. You will respond to inquiries, create memorable experiences, and uphold health and food safety standards in a fast-paced catering environment.

This role emphasizes delivering craveable food, building relationships with local businesses and schools, and supporting managers and teammates while growing with Panera’s culture of warmth and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Provide warm, friendly service and follow up to ensure satisfaction.
• Assist with delivering orders to events.
• Adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera's standards for food quality and craveability.
• Promote Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.
• Support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging and trust.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

Panera Bread is seeking a Catering Lead to help guests plan and select Panera dishes for events, ensuring prompt, accurate delivery and exceptional hospitality. You will respond to inquiries, create memorable experiences, and uphold health and food safety standards in a fast-paced catering environment.

This role emphasizes delivering craveable food, building relationships with local businesses and schools, and supporting managers and teammates while growing with Panera’s culture of warmth and