Shift Lead & Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group seeks a Shift Leader to join our Fort Wayne location. As a Shift Lead you will support management in delivering Panda’s mission, lead the team during shifts, and help prepare Panda favorites for guests.

This role offers hands-on cooking experience and opportunities to develop leadership skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment. We value proactive, customer-focused individuals who can create a welcoming dining room and maintain food safety standards.

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

People leadership

Guest service

Basic cooking

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group seeks a Shift Leader to join our Fort Wayne location. As a Shift Lead you will support management in delivering Panda’s mission, lead the team during shifts, and help prepare Panda favorites for guests.

This role offers hands-on cooking experience and opportunities to develop leadership skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment. We value proactive, customer-focused individuals who can create a welcoming dining room and maintain food safety standards.