Shift Leader

Join to apply for the Shift Leader role at Panda Restaurant Group . Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda’s mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. Role As a Shift Lead for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast‑paced and growth‑oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success. You will: Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests. Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift. Get hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests. Develop diverse skills to grow yourself and others. How we reward you Flexible schedules Great pay Free meals while working at Panda Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full‑time associates Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts 401(k) with company match Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates Associate discounts for many brands Referral bonus for eligible associates Opportunity to give back to your community Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success On‑Go­ing Career & Leadership Development Opportunities for growth into management positions Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account See Benefits Details Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. Shift Lead Qualifications High school education or equivalent Some operations or food service experience Food Safety certification or willingness to obtain ADA Statement While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand up to four hours, and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations. About Panda Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. was founded in Glendale, California, and is the largest family‑owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in the United States. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values. You’re Wanted Here Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, e.g., sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position you are applying for, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io . Pay Range US$17.5 per hour - $20.5 per hour Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industry: Restaurants #J-18808-Ljbffr