Shift Lead: Cook & Team Leader in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Panda Restaurant Group; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to join our fast-paced California team. As a Shift Lead, you’ll support management in delivering high-quality food, friendly service, and a welcoming dining room while keeping operations smooth during your shift.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in cooking Panda favorites, help supervise teammates, and develop a wide range of operational skills to advance within the company. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and guest satisfaction.

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

Leadership

Team leadership

Customer service

People management

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to join our fast-paced California team. As a Shift Lead, you’ll support management in delivering high-quality food, friendly service, and a welcoming dining room while keeping operations smooth during your shift.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in cooking Panda favorites, help supervise teammates, and develop a wide range of operational skills to advance within the company. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and guest satisfaction.