Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Hands-on training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading family-owned restaurant group is looking for a Shift Leader in Arvada, CO. This role involves managing store operations, leading the team during shifts, and providing excellent service to customers. Candidates should have some high school education and food safety knowledge, with a preference for operations experience. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and several benefits including health insurance and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prefer some operations experience.
• Food safety certification required at applicant's expense.

Responsibilities

• Support a vibrant environment for guests.
• Manage store operations and lead team shifts.
• Prepare Panda favorites for guests.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service skills

Team leadership

Adaptability in a dynamic environment

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Shift Leader

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Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda’s mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride.

Role

As a Shift Lead for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast‑paced and growth‑oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success. You will:

• 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.

Rewards

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full‑time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Consult the benefits PDF for details.
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Qualifications

• Some high school education.
• Prefer some operations experience.
• Food safety: Local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification, acquired at the applicant’s own expense.

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. The workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. They must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, be able to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family‑owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations worldwide, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Our culture embraces family values.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position you are applying for, please reach out to [e-mail].

Pay Range

$20 per hour – $23 per hour (Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.)

Location

Arvada, CO