Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Associate discounts

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Shift Leader to manage operations and ensure a vibrant environment for guests. Responsibilities include team leadership, food preparation, and enhancing guest experience. Ideal candidates should have some high school education and preferably some Operations experience. The role offers flexible schedules and a pay range of $26-$29 per hour, alongside various benefits.

Qualifications

• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Food Safety certification must be acquired 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.
• Cook and prepare food for guests.
• Develop skills to grow personally and professionally.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Food preparation

Adaptability

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

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.

Role Summary

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $26 per hour – $29 per hour
• 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
• 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 available at Panda Careers benefits page

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 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 environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

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