Shift Lead: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Guest Service

Panda Restaurant Group; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-focused setting. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride—while leading the team during shifts.

You will gain hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites, while developing skills across store operations and team leadership for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Operations experience preferred.
• Food handler certification or local food safety requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a welcoming environment for guests.
• Develop store operations skills and lead the team during shifts.
• Assist in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for guests.
• Develop yourself and others through diverse skill development.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Hospitality

Education

Some high school

Operations experience (preferred)

Food handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-focused setting. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride—while leading the team during shifts.

You will gain hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites, while developing skills across store operations and team leadership for personal and professional growth.