Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Career & Leadership Development

Job summary

A leading restaurant organization in Atascadero is seeking a Shift Leader to support store operations, create a welcoming environment, and ensure food safety. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, enjoys leading a team, and is able to lift up to 50 lbs. Join us for competitive pay and benefits, including flexible schedules, free meals, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Some high school acceptable.
• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Food Safety: local requirements such as Food Handler certification.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team.
• Hands-on experience in cooking and preparing food.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Shift Leader role at Panda Restaurant Group.

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.

How we reward you

• 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
• 401K 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
• On‑going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• For details, please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf.
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Some high school acceptable.
• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Food Safety: local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.

Physical Requirements

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees 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. Kitchen environment is hot, noisy, and fast‑paced. Employees must have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Employee Information

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. If you require an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Range: $25 per hour - $28 per hour.