Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

401K with company match

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Career development opportunities

Refer a friend

Health/vision/dental insurance options

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Lewisville is seeking a Shift Lead to support team management and create a welcoming environment for guests. Responsibilities include overseeing store operations and cooking. Ideal candidates will have some high school education and experience in operations. Competitive pay and benefits include flexible schedules, free meals, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification.
• Food safety requirements such as local certifications (e.g., Food Handler) may be required and earned at applicant’s own expense.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Manage store operations and lead the team during the shift.
• Prepare and cook Panda favorites for guests.
• Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

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.

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.

What We Offer / 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 benefits details for full information.

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 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 work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adaptability to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to 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.

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 reach out to our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].