Shift Lead: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Guest Experience

Panda Restaurant Group; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to join our California-based team. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride—while leading the team during each shift.

This role offers hands-on experience in operations, cooking, and guest engagement, with opportunities to develop leadership and people skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.

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.
• Develop diverse range of skills to grow yourself and others.

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to join our California-based team. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride—while leading the team during each shift.

This role offers hands-on experience in operations, cooking, and guest engagement, with opportunities to develop leadership and people skills in a fast-paced environment.