Shift Lead Cook: Lead Kitchen & Guest Experience

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. seeks a Shift Lead to support management in delivering Panda’s mission with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. You will help create a welcoming guest experience and lead the team during shifts in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The role offers hands-on cooking and preparation opportunities, plus a path to develop diverse skills and grow within the company. Local Food Handler certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant's own expense.
• Some high school as educational baseline.
• Operations experience is preferred for shift roles.

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 preparation

Safety compliance

Education

Some high school

Tools

Knife skills

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. seeks a Shift Lead to support management in delivering Panda’s mission with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. You will help create a welcoming guest experience and lead the team during shifts in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The role offers hands-on cooking and preparation opportunities, plus a path to develop diverse skills and grow within the company. Local Food Handler certification may be required.