Shift leader, Restaurant​/Food Service

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You will lead a team in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment, supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride.

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Manage store operations and lead the team during the shift.
• Cook and prepare Panda favorites for guests.
• Develop a diverse range of skills to grow yourself and others.

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Health insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection) 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

• Some high school education
• Preferred: some operations experience and food safety knowledge
• Food Handler certification acquired at applicant’s own expense (local/municipal requirement)

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use a Chinese cook knife, 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, noisy, and space‑constrained. Employees must work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to dynamic priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

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, 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 require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at