Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group

Scottsdale (AZ)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Shift Leader to manage store operations and enhance guest experiences. This full-time role includes creating a lively atmosphere while gaining valuable management skills and hands-on cooking training. The position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have some high school education and preferably some operations experience. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment focused on growth.

Qualifications

Prefer some operations experience.
Food Safety certification required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Support in creating a vibrant environment.
Manage store operations during shifts.
Cook and prepare food items.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Adaptability

Conflict management

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group invites you to join as a Shift Leader. This role supports management in creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride.

Role

As a Shift Lead you will embrace a central role in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. You will:

Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
Gain hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites.
Develop a diverse range of skills to grow yourself and others.

How We Reward You

Flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working
Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full‑time associates
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
401(k) 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
Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Reference: https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Shift Lead Qualifications

Some high school education
Prefer some operations experience
Food Safety: local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

ADA Statement

Physical demands: lifting up to 50 lbs., standing up to four hours, reach across counter 36 inches.
Work environment: hot and noisy kitchen, limited storage space, high shelves.
Behavioral expectations: effective verbal communication, adaptability, conflict management.

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

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, 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 TASupport@PandaRG.com.

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