At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way-you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way.Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it!What's In It for You?- Competitive pay & eligible for team tips- Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages- Flexible & reliable scheduling- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available- Career advancement & leadership development opportunities- Tuition discounts- Perks & rewards for team members- Team member assistance program- And much, much more!As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately.As a Catering Lead at Panera, Your Role Includes:- Manage and produce catering orders for our guests.- Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest leaves satisfied.- 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 your Managers and Team Members as needed.- Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust.This Opportunity Is for You If:- Minimum age: 18 years of age.- Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law).- 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 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 by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others!__Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description : Competitive pay: $16.00 - $19.25Panera, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. Panera Bread independent franchisees each hire their own employees and establish their own terms and conditions of employment, which may differ from those described.