Shift Lead Cook: Fast-Paced, Guest-Focused Kitchen

Panda Restaurant Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission with passion, heart, and pride while leading during shifts.

Responsibilities include creating a welcoming environment for guests, gaining operations leadership experience, and hands-on cooking of Panda favorites. Equal opportunity employer; ADA accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Some high school education is acceptable.
• 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

Team leadership

Guest service

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission with passion, heart, and pride while leading during shifts.

Responsibilities include creating a welcoming environment for guests, gaining operations leadership experience, and hands-on cooking of Panda favorites. Equal opportunity employer; ADA accommodations available.