Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Panda Shift Leader in Mentor, Ohio. As a leader, you will manage store operations during shifts, create a welcoming environment for guests, and gain hands-on cooking experience. This role offers flexible schedules, competitive pay from $18 to $21 per hour, and various benefits such as medical insurance, 401K, and opportunities for career development. Join a passionate team dedicated to service with heart and mission fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a willingness to obtain Food Safety certification.
• Experience in operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Manage store operations during the shift.
• Prepare food for customers.

Skills

Operations experience

Effective verbal communication

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Some high school education

Tools

Food Safety certification

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Some high school education
• Prefer some Operations experience
• Food Safety certification or willingness to obtain local/municipal certifications such as Food Handler; 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.

Pay Range: $18 per hour - $21 per hour

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are 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 accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].