Shift Leader

Shift Leader Panda Restaurant Group invites you to join as a Shift Leader. This role supports management in creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. Role As a Shift Lead you will embrace a central role in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. You will: Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests. Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift. Gain hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites. Develop a diverse range of skills to grow yourself and others. How We Reward You Flexible schedules Great pay Free meals while working 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 Ongoing Career & Leadership Development Opportunities for growth into management positions Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Reference: Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify. Shift Lead Qualifications Some high school education Prefer some operations experience Food Safety: local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense ADA Statement Physical demands: lifting up to 50 lbs., standing up to four hours, reach across counter 36 inches. Work environment: hot and noisy kitchen, limited storage space, high shelves. Behavioral expectations: effective verbal communication, adaptability, conflict management. Panda Strong Since 1983 Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family‑owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. 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, for example sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management Industries Restaurants Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Panda Restaurant Group by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr