Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

401K with company match

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Ongoing career development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Shakopee, Minnesota, is seeking a Shift Lead to help create a vibrant and welcoming restaurant environment. You'll manage store operations during your shifts and support the team in delivering great service and quality food.

This role offers flexible schedules, free meals, and various benefits including medical, dental, and 401K with company match. Candidates must have some high school education and a local Food Handler certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Support in creating a vibrant environment for guests.
• Gain experience managing store operations during shifts.
• Food Safety requirements: local Food Handler certification at your expense.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team during shifts, ensuring smooth operations.
• Cook and prepare Panda favorites for guests.
• Support management in store operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective verbal communication

Ability to manage conflicts

Education

Some high school education

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.

Role

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.

• 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.
• Develop a diverse range of skills to grow 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
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Details can be found at 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 education
• Prefer some operations experience
• Food Safety requirements: local/municipal 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 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].