Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for full-time associates

401K with company match

Paid training and career development

Job summary

A leading American Chinese restaurant in California is seeking a Panda Shift Leader to support management in creating a vibrant atmosphere and assisting in store operations. Ideal candidates should have some high-school education, effective communication skills, and a food safety certification. This role offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth into management positions.

Qualifications

• Food safety certification must be acquired at applicant’s own expense.
• Prefer some operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team.
• Hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites.

Skills

Food safety certification

Some operations experience

Effective verbal communication skills

Education

Some high-school education

Job description

Role

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.

How we reward you

• 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
• 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: Food Handler certification (acquired at applicant’s own expense).

ADA Statement

During 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 Restaurant Group

Founded in Glendale, California, we are 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 you need an accommodation, please reach out at [e-mail].

Pay Range

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

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