Shift Lead Chef - Cook, Lead & Create Delight

Panda Restaurant Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to support management, maintain a welcoming guest environment, and help run daily operations during the shift.

You will gain hands-on experience in preparing Panda favorites, manage team members, and help develop skills across the restaurant in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting.

This role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and guest satisfaction, with opportunities to learn leadership, logistics, and operations in a busy Panda location.

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

Customer service

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Communication

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to support management, maintain a welcoming guest environment, and help run daily operations during the shift.

You will gain hands-on experience in preparing Panda favorites, manage team members, and help develop skills across the restaurant in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting.

This role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and guest satisfaction, with opportunities to learn leadership, logistics, and operations in a busy Panda location.