Kitchen Shift Lead: Cook, Lead & Delight Guests

Panda Restaurant Group; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to play a central role in our fast-paced, growth-oriented restaurants. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride.

You will gain hands-on experience in store operations, lead the team during shifts, and help prepare Panda favorites for guests while developing a broad range of skills for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Some high school required.
• 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

Customer service

Team leadership

Food preparation

Education

Some high school

Operations experience

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to play a central role in our fast-paced, growth-oriented restaurants. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride.

You will gain hands-on experience in store operations, lead the team during shifts, and help prepare Panda favorites for guests while developing a broad range of skills for personal growth.