Shift Leader

Shift Lead Overview

Our Panda Shift Leaders are pivotal figures in our restaurant teams, fostering a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for guests through their support of management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Gain valuable skills in managing store operations and leading the team during shifts.
• Gain hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
• Gain a diverse range of skills to develop both yourself and others.

Qualifications

• Some high school education.
• Preferred experience in operations and food safety.
• Food Handler certification required (applicant's responsibility).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced work environment and effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations.

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.
• Opportunity for associate discounts.
• Opportunity to give back to the community.
• Hands-on paid training.
• On-going career and leadership development.
• Opportunities for growth into management positions.
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

Please refer to this document for detailed benefits information.

ADA Statement

Counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspaces are restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knives and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters measured at 36 inches to serve customers.

About Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and accommodating requests for workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Founded in Glendale, California, we are the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, with over 2,800 locations globally. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We are proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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. Additionally, we comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations.