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:

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

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and bereavement/funeral leave
• Associate discounts on various brands
• Referral bonuses
• Community involvement opportunities
• Paid training and leadership development programs
• Career growth opportunities into management roles
• Additional benefits details available at

• Some high school education
• Preferred some operational experience

Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.

Employees must be able to work in hot, noisy kitchen 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 Chinese restaurant chain in the U.S., with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact our accommodation team via email at

$26.00 - $36.40 per hour, depending on location and experience. Within this range, pay is determined by various factors.

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