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

Panda Restaurant Group; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to join our fast-paced team in Wilmington, NC. You will support management in creating a welcoming guest experience, lead during shifts, and develop skills across store operations while cooking Panda favorites.

Ideal candidates have some high school, prior operations exposure, and are able to meet local Food Handler requirements. This role offers growth in a vibrant restaurant environment with opportunities to lead and train others.

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.

Education

Some high school

Prefer some Operations experience

Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to join our fast-paced team in Wilmington, NC. You will support management in creating a welcoming guest experience, lead during shifts, and develop skills across store operations while cooking Panda favorites.

Ideal candidates have some high school, prior operations exposure, and are able to meet local Food Handler requirements. This role offers growth in a vibrant restaurant environment with opportunities to lead and train others.