Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Comprehensive medical benefits

401K with company match

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain seeks a Shift Leader to manage store operations and support team development. This role involves enhancing guest experience and preparing meals. Ideal candidates have some experience in operations and food safety certification. The job offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including health insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team leadership

Food preparation skills

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

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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.

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 https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Shift Lead Qualifications

• 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 up to four hours and reach across counter tops. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and adapt to changing priorities.

Equal Opportunity

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. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].