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Panera

Café Catering Coordinator

Atlanta, GA

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Our Catering Lead brings Panera to the community. As a Catering Lead at Panera, you are key to the success of our catering business. You help customers plan and select great Panera food for their ...

General Tso's

Catering Staff

Atlanta, GA

$80 - $200/day

Join General Tso's as a Highly Skilled Catering Staff! Are you ready to thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment where teamwork and efficiency shine? Do you want to be part of a fun and loving team ...

Panera

Café Catering Coordinator

Atlanta, GA

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Our Catering Lead brings Panera to the community. As a Catering Lead at Panera, you are key to the success of our catering business. You help customers plan and select great Panera food for their ...

Panera

Café Catering Coordinator

Dunwoody, GA

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Our Catering Lead brings Panera to the community. As a Catering Lead at Panera, you are key to the success of our catering business. You help customers plan and select great Panera food for their ...

La Madeleine

Catering Specialist LM603

Marietta, GA · On-site

We're looking for enthusiastic, detail-oriented team members to join our Catering & Delivery Team and help us bring delicious experiences to our guests with care and hospitality. Whether you're ...

Panera

Café Catering Coordinator

Atlanta, GA

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Our Catering Lead brings Panera to the community. As a Catering Lead at Panera, you are key to the success of our catering business. You help customers plan and select great Panera food for their ...

General Tso's

Catering Staff

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80 - $200/day

Join General Tso's as a Highly Skilled Catering Staff! Are you ready to thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment where teamwork and efficiency shine? Do you want to be part of a fun and loving team ...

Columbia Sussex

Catering Sales Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Senior Catering Sales Manager Location:Renaissance Concourse Atlanta, GA, 30354 The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing relationships with ...

Compass Group

CATERING ATTENDANT

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18/hr

* We are hiring immediately for on call CATERING ATTENDANT positions. * Location : Flik at Coca-Cola - One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30313. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule ...

Compass Group

CATERING ATTENDANT

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18/hr

Prior catering experience is required. * Perks: Great benefits! Paid training! Free shift meal! * Fixed Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available We Make Applying Easy!

Compass Group

Catering Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$85K/yr

Catering Manager Delta Go Cafe ATL Pay Grade: 13 Reports To: Salary: $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a ...

Compass Group

Catering Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$85K/yr

Catering Manager Delta Go Cafe ATL Pay Grade: 13 Reports To: Salary: $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a ...

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How much do caterer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for caterer in Decatur, GA is $16.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.09 and $17.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Caterers?

A caterer manages the food preparation and presentation for events in people’s homes or at other facilities. They are often in charge of the entire operation from the menu to the plating. Some specialize in particular sectors, ranging from the types of events to certain food offerings. Excellent communication skills are essential for planning with clients. Some caterers start their own businesses and freelance; others work in a partnership with a restaurant. Hours vary but often include nights, weekends, and holidays. Self-employed caterers must have an accounting system in place to manage their business.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Caterer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Caterer, you need strong culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and experience with menu planning, typically supported by food handling certifications. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, event management software, and health and safety regulations is vital. Excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal communication help caterers exceed client expectations and manage events smoothly. These skills and qualities ensure high-quality food service, client satisfaction, and compliance with industry standards at a variety of events.

What are some common challenges caterers face when managing multiple events simultaneously?

Caterers often juggle several events at once, which can make logistics, time management, and resource allocation challenging. It requires careful planning to ensure food quality, timely delivery, and sufficient staff for each event. Successful caterers prioritize clear communication with clients and team members, maintain organized schedules, and anticipate potential issues to keep each event running smoothly. Being adaptable and proactive is essential in this fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Caterer vs Chef?

AspectCatererChef
CredentialsFood safety certifications, catering-specific trainingCulinary degrees, professional chef certifications
Work EnvironmentEvent venues, outdoor locations, client sitesRestaurants, kitchens, culinary establishments
Industry UsageEvent planning, hospitality, catering servicesFood preparation, restaurant industry, culinary arts
Common Search IntentEvent catering, catering jobs, catering servicesCooking, restaurant chef jobs, culinary careers

While both caterers and chefs work with food, caterers focus on providing food services for events and require skills in event coordination and client interaction. Chefs primarily prepare and cook food in kitchens, often with advanced culinary training. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

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Café Catering Coordinator

Café Catering Coordinator

Panera

Atlanta, GA

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

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Posted 14 days ago

Panera Bread rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 1,421 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 16 rated cafes

Job description

Our Catering Lead brings Panera to the community.

As a Catering Lead at Panera, you are key to the success of our catering business. You help customers plan and select great Panera food for their events, you support their questions and needs, and you make sure their food is delivered when and how they need it.


As a Catering Lead at Panera, you are asked to:

  • Own the success of our catering operations.
  • Communicate with and support our catering customers.
  • Manage the production of catering orders.
  • Personally deliver orders to customers.
  • Ensure extraordinary guest experiences.
  • Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust.
  • Step in and support your manager and team.

This opportunity is for you if:

  • You have great communications skills.
  • You love working with people.
  • You are a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision.
  • You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry.
  • You have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable automobile insurance, and "Smart" cell phone.
  • You have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders, and you have anacceptable driving record.
  • You have food or retail experience (preferred but not required).
  • You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often.
  • You are committed to food safety and health safety.
  • You are at least 18 years of age.
  • You are passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors:
  • Warmth for guests: Making people smile.
  • Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks.
  • Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative!
  • Win together: Working (and winning) as a team
  • Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success 
  • Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others.



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About Panera Bread

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Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes. We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, Clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist. We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need.

Industry

Restaurants

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1981

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