Catering Coordinator at Panera Bread

If you love working in the restaurant/cafe industry but are tired of inconsistent schedules where you can't plan your life, Panera Bread has the position for you! We are looking for a Catering Coordinator in our Iowa City, IA location! Do you have:

• Strong customer service skills
• An ability to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environment
• A strong desire to build relationships and sell services
• A positive, high-energy, team-based attitude
• A desire to work a consistent shift
• A desire to earn tips!

The Catering Coordinator (CC) plays a vital role in the bakery-cafe with the responsibility to coordinate catering operations according to company standards, provide excellent customer service and partner with the catering team to track and build future catering sales. This person must possess high organizational skills, great communication skills and be able to direct others to support the fulfillment of catering orders. The CC will work closely with the bakery-cafe management team and the district's Regional Catering Sales Manager (RCSM).

Keyword: restaurant, cashier, sandwich, prep, bus, server, cater, caterer, catering
Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

* Ability to communicate in a way that is clear, convincing, articulate, and well organized. Proactively seeks new information and shares knowledge with others.

* Ability to apply good judgment, collect data, and conduct analysis as required to solve certain problems.

* Knowledge of menu items with the ability to up-sale catering orders.

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

* Electronics equipment such as POS System.

* Food preparation equipment such as knives or slicers

* Ovens, Panini grills, and soup warmers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT. Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

* Shift hours are consistent but may vary slightly based on workload; general shift is eight hours. Shifts are typically 6:00am to 2:00pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekends

* Some travel required within a predetermined geographic area

PHYSICAL ABILITIES that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

* Required frequent standing and occasionally will lift 26-30 pounds.

Must have reliable vehicle with current auto insurance and registration that can pass a vehicle inspection.

From: Panera Bread of Iowa