Kitchen Shift Lead: Cook, Lead & Delight Guests

Panda Restaurant Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group seeks a Shift Lead to play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will support management in creating a welcoming guest experience while helping to lead the team during the shift.

You will gain hands-on experience cooking Panda favorites, managing store operations, and developing your leadership and customer-service skills. Panda values teamwork and guest satisfaction, with opportunities to grow within our restaurants.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group seeks a Shift Lead to play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will support management in creating a welcoming guest experience while helping to lead the team during the shift.

You will gain hands-on experience cooking Panda favorites, managing store operations, and developing your leadership and customer-service skills. Panda values teamwork and guest satisfaction, with opportunities to grow within our restaurants.