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 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:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Comprehensive health benefits for full-time associates, including Medical, Vision, Dental, and more
• Flexible Spending accounts and 401K with company match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Associate discounts and referral bonuses
• Opportunities for community involvement and leadership development

• Some high school education
• Preferably some operations experience
• Food Safety certification (local requirements may vary)

Employees must be able to work in hot and noisy environments, 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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic and accommodate workplace needs as required. For accommodations, contact

Pay Range: $18 - $21 per hour, determined by experience and location.