Shift Lead — Fast-Paced Kitchen Team Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Fort Oglethorpe (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to support management and help create food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. You will lead the team during shifts, assist in cooking Panda favorites, and help develop staff in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes creating a welcoming guest experience, managing store operations, and gaining hands-on kitchen exposure. Panda is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusivity.

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

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Some high school

Operations experience

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Lead to support management and help create food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. You will lead the team during shifts, assist in cooking Panda favorites, and help develop staff in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes creating a welcoming guest experience, managing store operations, and gaining hands-on kitchen exposure. Panda is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusivity.