Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group

Lompoc (CA)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 38,572

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A restaurant company is seeking a Shift Leader in Lompoc, California. The role involves managing store operations and leading the team to create a welcoming environment while ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates will have some high school education and preferably operational experience. Compensation ranges from $25 to $28 per hour, with full-time employment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

Some high school education preferred.
Prefer some operations experience.
Knowledge of food safety practices required.

Responsibilities

Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
Manage store operations and lead the team during the shift.
Prepare Panda favorites for guests.

Skills

Operations experience

Food Safety

Education

Some high school

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.

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.

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
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
Details: 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

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 Chinese cook knife 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 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 be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

About Panda

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.

Equality 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 (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. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

Pay Range

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