Shift leader, Restaurant​/Food Service

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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, you will embrace a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart of our company, and our people are the recipe for success. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting the creation of a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Managing store operations and leading the team during shifts.
• Gaining hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites.
• Developing a diverse range of skills to grow yourself and others.

We offer:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals during shifts
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time employees
• Flexible Spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonuses
• Community involvement opportunities
• Paid training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement into management roles

For full details, refer to this document.

• Some high school education
• Operational experience preferred
• Food Safety certification (local requirements, acquired at applicant’s expense)

Employees must work in hot, noisy kitchens, lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work quickly and accurately. Effective communication and adaptability are essential.

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain, with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and fostering a family-oriented organization.

We value diversity and workplace equality, believing it fosters creativity, inclusion, and happiness. Panda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, contact

$25 - $35 per hour, based on experience and location.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants