Shift Leader

Shift Lead Overview

Our Panda Shift Leaders are pivotal figures who bring Panda's mission to life in our restaurants. They support management in creating delicious food, providing exceptional service, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Gain valuable skills in managing store operations and leading the team during shifts.
• Gain hands-on experience in cooking and serving Panda favorites.
• Develop a diverse set of skills to enhance personal and professional growth.

Benefits

• 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
• 401K with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Opportunity to refer friends and receive a referral bonus
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Some high school education
• Preferred experience in operations, especially in the food industry
• Food safety certifications required (acquired at applicant's own expense)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for up to four hours
• Reaching across counters at 36 inches
• Working in a fast-paced, noisy environment with limited storage space
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Able to manage conflicts and difficult situations

Panda Strong

Founded in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America. We strive to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by fostering an organization where people are inspired to improve their lives.

We are proud to be an organization that embraces family values and encourages growth and development within our team and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. 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.

We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you need an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position, please contact us at TASupport@PandaRG.com.