Catering Lead — Guest-Focused Food Service

Panera; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

DailyPay

Recruiting Bonus

Meal Discounts

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Education Program

Employee Emergency Fund

Voluntary benefits

Opportunities for growth

Stability

Job summary

Hamra Enterprises is seeking a Panera Bread Catering Lead to deliver exceptional guest service and manage catering orders from prep through delivery. The role emphasizes timely, accurate food delivery and strong communication with customers, while supporting café operations and team collaboration.

Qualifications include 18+ years, a valid vehicle, and preferred food-service or retail experience; compensation reflects tips and varied shifts across mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Must have own vehicle and acceptable driving record.
• Food service or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and retain sales by providing attentive service.
• Develop guest relationships and follow up on orders.
• Oversee production of food and orders; prep and pre-staging.
• Coordinate delivery of orders; support café operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food service experience

Driving

Email/IT literacy

Tools

POS system

Email/computer use

Job description

Hamra Enterprises is seeking a Panera Bread Catering Lead to deliver exceptional guest service and manage catering orders from prep through delivery. The role emphasizes timely, accurate food delivery and strong communication with customers, while supporting café operations and team collaboration.

Qualifications include 18+ years, a valid vehicle, and preferred food-service or retail experience; compensation reflects tips and varied shifts across mornings and weekends.