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.

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals during shifts
• Health benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, and more for full-time associates
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care)
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and family leave programs
• Employee discounts and referral bonuses
• Community involvement opportunities
• Paid training and leadership development
• Career advancement into management roles

For full details, refer to this document.

• Some high school education
• Experience in operations preferred
• Food Safety certification (local requirements apply)

Employees should be prepared to work in hot, noisy kitchens, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in a fast-paced setting. 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 provide accommodations for qualified individuals upon request. Please contact our accommodation team via email at

$18.00 - $25.20 per hour, based on experience and location.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants