Catering Lead

Catering Lead At Panera we value our people above everything else. The Catering Lead plays a crucial role in ensuring every event is prepared, delivered and enjoyed by our guests, creating memorable experiences through warm service and effective communication.

Benefits Competitive pay: $16.00 - $19.25 per hour, plus eligible for team tips.

Free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Flexible and reliable scheduling

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays for full-time team members

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match

Career advancement and leadership development opportunities

Tuition discounts

Perks and rewards for team members

Team member assistance program

Responsibilities Manage and produce catering orders for guests.

Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest is satisfied.

Assist with delivering orders to guest events.

Adhere strictly to health and food safety standards.

Maintain Panera's standards for food quality.

Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services.

Market Panera Catering to local businesses, schools and events.

Assist and support managers and team members as needed.

Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.

Qualifications Minimum age: 18 years.

Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training (Food Handler’s Card as required by law).

Enjoy working with people and possess effective communication skills.

Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Own a vehicle that can be used for delivering orders and possess an acceptable driving record.

Flexible to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing 25-50 pounds.

Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.

Ability to communicate clearly and quickly understand directions in a loud environment.

Be an ambassador of Panera's Guiding Values and Behaviors: make people smile, learn and grow together, find solutions and take initiative, work and win as a team, have fun and celebrate success, and see the best in others.

Equal Opportunity Employer Panera Bread is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualifying applicants regardless of disability or veteran status.

Location Berwyn, IL (606004), Cermak Road.

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