Shift Leader

Shift Leader – Panda Restaurant Group Join our team as a Shift Leader and play a key role in bringing Panda’s mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. Role Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests. Manage store operations and lead the team during each shift. Participate in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests. Develop yourself and others by gaining a diverse range of skills. Benefits Flexible schedules Competitive 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 Opportunities to give back to the community Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success Ongoing career and leadership development Opportunities for growth into management positions Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Full details are available at Candidates must meet and continue to meet eligibility requirements for each benefit. Qualifications High school education or equivalent experience. Preferable experience in operations. Food safety knowledge and Food Handler certification (applicant’s own expense). ADA Statement While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the 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 knives 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 countertops 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 environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations. About Panda Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family‑owned American Chinese restaurant concept with close to 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We embrace family values, diversity, and inclusion. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. EEO Statement 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), 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 accommodations. If you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panda Restaurant Group