Catering Lead at Panera Bread
Overview
As a Catering Lead, you own the catering operations for a bustling Panera Bread location. You manage orders from planning to delivery, ensuring every event gets the familiar, fantastic food our guests crave. You coordinate with the team and drive sales to local businesses and schools. This role puts you at the heart of guest satisfaction, with opportunities for growth and advancement.
What You'll Do8
- 1Manage and produce catering orders for guests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- 2Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service and proactive follow-ups.
- 3Assist with delivering orders to guests' events, using your own vehicle.
- 4Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards, including Food Handler's Card compliance.
- 5Maintain Panera's exceptional standards for craveable food quality.
- 6Build excitement and interest in Panera's catering services, marketing to local businesses, schools, and events.
- 7Support Managers and Team Members as needed to ensure smooth operations.
- 8Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.
Requirements10
- 1Minimum age: 18 years.
- 2Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training, including Food Handler's Card as required by law.
- 3Effective communication skills and a people-first attitude.
- 4Self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
- 5Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- 6Must have your own vehicle for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record.
- 7Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- 8Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds.
- 9Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
- 10Ability to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment.
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