Kitchen Shift Lead: Lead & Cook in a Fast-Paced Team

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Laurel (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a shift lead who will assist management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. You will lead the shift, ensure a welcoming guest experience, and help develop the team in a fast-paced Panda environment.

The role offers hands-on cooking and preparation of Panda favorites, with opportunities to grow through diverse skill development and teamwork. Local candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in leading a shift and managing store operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

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

Operations experience

Food Safety

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a shift lead who will assist management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. You will lead the shift, ensure a welcoming guest experience, and help develop the team in a fast-paced Panda environment.

The role offers hands-on cooking and preparation of Panda favorites, with opportunities to grow through diverse skill development and teamwork. Local candidates encouraged to apply.