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 have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. You will:

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, and more for full-time associates
• Flexible Spending accounts and 401K with company match
• Paid time off, leave programs, discounts, referral bonuses, and community involvement opportunities
• Hands-on paid training and ongoing leadership development
• Opportunities for advancement into management roles

• Some high school education preferred
• Experience in operations is a plus
• Food Safety certification (e.g., Food Handler) acquired at applicant’s own expense, as required by local regulations

Employees must be able to work in hot, noisy environments, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced kitchen setting. Effective communication and adaptability are essential.

Founded in 1983 and now the largest family-owned Chinese restaurant chain in America, with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences while embracing family values and community impact.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusivity. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law. For accommodations, contact our team via email at

$23.00 - $32.20 per hour, determined by location and experience.