Catering Lead

Job overview

Catering Lead at Panera Bread in North Haven, CT. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary of $17.00 - $20.25 USD per hour. Panera Bread is a well-known bakery-cafe chain. This role is responsible for managing and producing catering orders, creating memorable guest experiences, and marketing Panera's catering services to local businesses and events. The Catering Lead ensures timely and accurate delivery of food while adhering to strict health and safety standards.

What you'll do

• Manage and produce catering orders for guests.
• Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups.
• Assist with delivering orders to guests’ events.
• Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards.
• Maintain Panera’s exceptional standards for craveable food quality.
• Build excitement and interest in Panera’s products and services.
• Marketing Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events.
• Assist and support Managers and Team Members as needed.
• Help build Panera's Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.

What we're looking for

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Minimum age: 18 years of age. Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. Enjoy people and have effective communication skills. A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates’ directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors.

Skills & competencies

catering lead

panera bread

north haven ct

full-time

onsite

restaurant

food service

customer service

delivery driver

competitive pay

$17-20.25/hr

flexible schedule

weekends required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Panera Bread is hiring for this role. Industry: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars. Sector: 72.