Shift Leader (P1-1361179-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Bay Road; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Shift Lead at a renowned restaurant group, where you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and managing daily operations. This position offers hands-on experience in food preparation and team leadership, allowing you to develop essential skills in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to employee growth and community impact, this role provides opportunities for career advancement and personal development. Embrace the chance to be part of a family-oriented organization that values diversity and fosters creativity.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in managing store operations and leading a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Gain valuable skills in managing store operations during shifts.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Education

Some High School Education

Job description

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. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success. You will:

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

How we reward you:

• 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
• Opportunities to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Please refer to this link for details. 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 education
• Prefer some operations experience

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 tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knives and other 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 measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the U.S. With nearly 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to improve their lives. We are proud to embrace family values and positively impact our teams and communities.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and recognize its strength. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and overall happiness. We welcome you to join us.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity without discrimination based on characteristics protected by law, including sex, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, and more. We also comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you need an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].