Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A prominent fast-food chain is looking for a Shift Leader to oversee daily operations, manage team members, and ensure exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have some high school education and prefer some operations experience. The role offers flexible schedules, great pay, and benefits including health insurance and 401K. Join a team that values diversity and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with customer service and food safety certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Support creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Lead team and manage store operations during shifts.
• Participate in food preparation and cooking.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Operations Management

Education

Some high school

Prefer some Operations experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Please refer to the Panda Careers benefits document for details. Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Shift Lead Qualifications Education And Experience

• Some high school
• Prefer some Operations experience

Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.

ADA Statement

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 prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen knives and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and reach across countertops. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong Since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

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, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Pay Range: $23 per hour - $26 per hour

Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.