Shift Leader

Overview

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Responsibilities

• 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.
• Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.

What we reward you with

• 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
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• On-Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Shift Lead Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Some high school
• Operations experience preferred
• Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

ADA Statement: While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use 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. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong Since 1983 : Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here : We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. Panda complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at

Job Details

• Pay Range: $26 per hour - $29 per hour
• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants

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