Shift leader, Restaurant​/Food Service

Shift Leader – Panda Restaurant Group

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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.

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.
• Gain hands on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
• Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.

• 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 details in company benefits PDF
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• Some high school education
• Prefer some operations experience
• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

Working duties include operating hot equipment, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and reaching 36 inches. The environment is fast‑paced with high noise, limited storage, and high shelves. Applicants must be able to adapt to changing priorities and manage conflicts.

Founded in Glendale, California, we are the largest family‑owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with close to 2,300 locations globally. Our mission is to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences and inspire our team and communities.

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. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations.

Pay Range: $23 per hour – $26 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.