Panera Bread · 3 hours ago
Panera Catering Lead- Shawnee- $15/HR + tips- 4004028
Shawnee, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hrPanera Bread is a franchisee of Panera Bread, and they are seeking a Catering Lead to connect with customers and impact their growing business. The role involves managing catering orders, providing excellent customer service, and developing strategies to increase catering sales.
BakeryCateringFood and BeverageRestaurants
Responsibilities
Process, prepare and deliver orders to the client
Assists in organizing a team of employees, when needed, to execute large catering orders
Providing excellent customer service by following up with customers after an order has been complete. Promptly follows up on all customer calls and requests in an efficient and expedient manner
Manages existing accounts to ensure ongoing repeat catering sales
Works closely with café teams as well as with the Regional Catering Sales Manager to uncover and pursue additional business
Creates a targeted game plan for increasing catering sales. This involves strategic planning, cold calling, presentation skills and effective closing sales techniques
Utilizes Outlook Calendar as well as other online resources to maximize organization, game plan and follow up
Ability to effectively communicate via email
Qualification
Required
High School degree or equivalent
Excellent organization, customer service and time management skills
Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude
Work well under pressure and be able to work with a diverse group of people
Proven track record of success
Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Reference checks
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length
Must have the ability to safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds in weight
Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication
Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment
Benefits
Meal Discounts
Health Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance
Company
Panera Bread
Panera Bread is a bakery-cafe chain restaurants offers a wide array of pastries and baked breads. It is a sub-organization of JAB Holding Company.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$100M2017-04-05Acquired
2014-06-16Post Ipo Debt· $100M
1991-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Earl Ellis
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mark Shambura
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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