Catering Lead

<p><span style="color: black;"> </span><strong style="color: rgb(75, 75, 75);">Come Join Panera Bread– an award-winning leader in the restaurant industry and employer of choice for 2022 and 2023!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(75, 75, 75);"> We</strong><strong> are also proud to be named a Top Workplace for 2024!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);"> </strong></p><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>A competitive hourly wage PLUS TIPS!</li><li>A comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>401k plus match</li><li>A scholarship program</li><li>An employee assistance fund</li><li>Free counseling services</li><li>We offer Daily Pay – access your pay when you need it! (CA locations exempt)</li><li>Opportunities for growth</li><li>And much more!</li></ul><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">In the role of </span><strong style="color: black;">Catering Lead,</strong><span style="color: black;"> you will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure that our guests receive great food and service. You will be responsible to prepare and deliver all catered orders accurately and on time. You will also use your marketing and sales skills to generate new business for catering at Panera Bread.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: black;">This is a first shift position – typically Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays) – </span><strong style="color: black;">hours are generally</strong><span style="color: black;"> </span><strong style="color: black;">early morning to mid-afternoon.</strong><span style="color: black;"> You can make GREAT TIPS!</span></p><p><span style="color: black;"> </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">As a Catering Lead you will</strong><span style="color: black;">:</span></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Own the success of the catering operations</li><li>Take, place and prepare catering orders and teach others to do so effectively</li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed guest database, collect payments and follow up with catering guests to ensure satisfaction</li><li>Keep work area neat and clean while following all safety and sanitation procedures</li><li>Display an ability to interact positively with all team members, managers and guests on a consistent basis</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: black;">This opportunity is for you if:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>You have a valid driver license, clean drivers record and reliable transportation for local deliveries</li><li>You have proof of insurance</li><li>You have excellent customer service skills – are polite, courteous, respectful, and maintain a professional appearance.</li><li>You are organized and detail oriented</li><li>You have the ability to communicate effectively with guests and your teammates</li><li>You are able to work a flexible schedule with early start times</li><li>You are over the age of 18</li><li>You have food service or retail sales experience (preferred but not required)</li><li><span style="color: black;">You must be able to lift up to 45 lbs, and be able to bend, reach, push, pull, and stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Application Deadline</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> - we accept applications for this position on an ongoing basis. There is no specific application deadline - we encourage anyone who is interested to submit an application at their convenience. </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: black;"> <em>We are closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.</em></strong></p><p><strong style="color: black;"> </strong></p><p><strong style="color: black;"><em>Click here to see the impact that we've made across our communities - </em></strong><a href="http://www.sharethedough.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>www.sharethedough.com</em></strong></a></p><p><strong style="color: black;"><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong style="color: black;">Come grow with us – join one of the fastest growing concepts in the country!</strong></p>

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